Childcare Costs in Baltimore, MD

Population 565,700 | 32.8% above Maryland average

$18,270

Infant/yr

$1,523/mo

$15,620

Toddler/yr

$1,302/mo

$13,860

Preschool/yr

$1,155/mo

Baltimore vs State & National Averages

Care Type	Baltimore	MD Avg	National Avg
Infant (Center)	$18,270	$17,400	$13,032
Toddler (Center)	$15,620	$14,880	$11,275
Preschool (Center)	$13,860	$13,200	$10,153

Monthly Cost Breakdown

Infant (Center)$1,523/mo

Toddler (Center)$1,302/mo

Preschool (Center)$1,155/mo

Maryland Childcare Overview

State Cost Rank: #8 of 51

Quality System: Maryland EXCELS

Median Income: $94,991

Subsidies: Available

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does daycare cost in Baltimore, MD?

In Baltimore, MD, infant center-based daycare costs about $18,270/year ($1,523/month). Toddler care averages $15,620/year and preschool is $13,860/year.

Is childcare in Baltimore more expensive than the Maryland average?

Childcare in Baltimore is 32.8% above the Maryland state average. The average annual center-based cost in Baltimore is approximately $15,917.

What is the most affordable childcare option in Baltimore?

Preschool programs are typically the most affordable center-based option in Baltimore at $13,860/year. Family home daycare is usually 25-35% cheaper than center-based care. Before/after school programs are the most affordable overall for school-age children.

What childcare assistance is available in Maryland?

Maryland offers childcare subsidies through the CCDF program. The state's "Maryland EXCELS" quality rating system helps parents find rated providers. Federal tax credits (Child and Dependent Care Credit) and Flexible Spending Accounts can also offset costs.

Where does ChildCarePeek get Baltimore childcare cost data?

All childcare cost data comes from Child Care Aware of America (2024), supplemented with local cost-of-living adjustments. Actual costs may vary by provider, quality rating, and specific care needs.

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Care Type

Baltimore

MD Avg

National Avg

Infant (Center)

$18,270

$17,400

$13,032

Toddler (Center)

$15,620

$14,880

$11,275

Preschool (Center)