Daycare Cost in Worcester
Average childcare prices across 1 counties in the Worcester metro area, based on 2022 data from the National Database of Childcare Prices.
Center vs Family Care
In Worcester, center-based infant care averages $20,296/year while family childcare averages $13,000/year — a difference of $7,296.
Affordability
Daycare in Worcester costs 23% of the area median household income ($88,524). The HHS affordability threshold is 7% — this metro exceeds that benchmark.
vs Massachusetts state average: Center-based infant care in Worcester is $275 less than the statewide average of $20,571/year.
County-Level Daycare Costs
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| County | Center Infant | Center Toddler | Center Preschool | Family Infant | vs Metro Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worcester County | $20,296 | $18,200 | $14,820 | $13,000 | ~avg |
All Care Types — Annual Average
| Care Type | Annual Average | Monthly | Weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Center-Based Infant | $20,296 | $1,691 | $390 |
| Center-Based Toddler | $18,200 | $1,517 | $350 |
| Center-Based Preschool | $14,820 | $1,235 | $285 |
| Family Infant | $13,000 | $1,083 | $250 |
| Family Toddler | $12,875 | $1,073 | $248 |
| Family Preschool | $12,220 | $1,018 | $235 |
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