Childcare Costs in Columbus, GA

Population 205,000 | 17.8% above Georgia average

$9,590

Infant/yr

$799/mo

$8,350

Toddler/yr

$696/mo

$7,560

Preschool/yr

$630/mo

Columbus vs State & National Averages

Care Type	Columbus	GA Avg	National Avg
Infant (Center)	$9,590	$10,200	$13,032
Toddler (Center)	$8,350	$8,880	$11,275
Preschool (Center)	$7,560	$8,040	$10,153

Monthly Cost Breakdown

Infant (Center)$799/mo

Toddler (Center)$696/mo

Preschool (Center)$630/mo

Georgia Childcare Overview

State Cost Rank: #40 of 51

Quality System: Quality Rated

Median Income: $71,355

Subsidies: Available

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does daycare cost in Columbus, GA?

In Columbus, GA, infant center-based daycare costs about $9,590/year ($799/month). Toddler care averages $8,350/year and preschool is $7,560/year.

Is childcare in Columbus more expensive than the Georgia average?

Childcare in Columbus is 17.8% above the Georgia state average. The average annual center-based cost in Columbus is approximately $8,500.

What is the most affordable childcare option in Columbus?

Preschool programs are typically the most affordable center-based option in Columbus at $7,560/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 Georgia?

Georgia offers childcare subsidies through the CCDF program. The state's "Quality Rated" 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 Columbus 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

Columbus

GA Avg

National Avg

Infant (Center)

$9,590

$10,200

$13,032

Toddler (Center)

$8,350

$8,880

$11,275

Preschool (Center)