Daycare Cost in Wichita
Average childcare prices across 3 counties in the Wichita metro area, based on 2022 data from the National Database of Childcare Prices.
Center vs Family Care
In Wichita, center-based infant care averages $8,671/year while family childcare averages $6,471/year — a difference of $2,200.
Affordability
Daycare in Wichita costs 12% of the area median household income ($71,260). The HHS affordability threshold is 7% — this metro exceeds that benchmark.
vs Kansas state average: Center-based infant care in Wichita is $2,888 more than the statewide average of $5,783/year.
Cost Range Across Wichita
County-Level Daycare Costs
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| County | Center Infant | Center Toddler | Center Preschool | Family Infant | vs Metro Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey County | $9,651 | $8,611 | $7,502 | $6,781 | +$980 |
| Sedgwick County | $8,181 | $7,696 | $7,155 | $6,254 | $490 less |
| Butler County | $8,181 | $7,696 | $7,155 | $6,379 | $490 less |
All Care Types — Annual Average
| Care Type | Annual Average | Monthly | Weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Center-Based Infant | $8,671 | $723 | $167 |
| Center-Based Toddler | $8,001 | $667 | $154 |
| Center-Based Preschool | $7,271 | $606 | $140 |
| Family Infant | $6,471 | $539 | $124 |
| Family Toddler | $5,281 | $440 | $102 |
| Family Preschool | $5,281 | $440 | $102 |
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