Childcare prices

Childcare prices depend on the child’s age and the type of care. County comparisons need the same age group and care setting.

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King County Infant center care — median

$478

per week 2022

Data from U.S. Department of Labor Women’s Bureau, National Database of Childcare Prices

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Change, 2021 to 2022

+$28.45 (+6.32%)

These source estimates run through 2022; some prices were imputed. They aren’t current quotes or a family’s cost after assistance.

Changes over time

Infant center care — median in King County rose 6.32% from 2021

per week · 2008 to 2022

Source: U.S. Department of Labor Women’s Bureau, National Database of Childcare Prices American Default Research · americandefault.org/affordability/childcare/
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Source: U.S. Department of Labor Women’s Bureau, National Database of Childcare Prices

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Available history

Infant center care — median
Data periodKing County (dollars)
2022478.45
2021450.00
2020421.55
2019393.10
2018364.65
2017365.91
2016367.17
2015368.43
2014369.69
2013303.58
2012237.46
2011241.04
2010244.62
2009221.77
2008198.92

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Sources and method

U.S. Department of Labor Women’s Bureau, National Database of Childcare Prices supplies the figures shown.

The Department of Labor estimates weekly childcare prices by age and care setting. Infant, toddler and preschool categories follow the publisher’s definitions. Some prices were harmonized or imputed.

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