Childcare Costs in Detroit, MI

Population 620,400 | 28.4% above Michigan average

$12,240

Infant/yr

$1,020/mo

$10,530

Toddler/yr

$878/mo

$9,540

Preschool/yr

$795/mo

Detroit vs State & National Averages

Care Type	Detroit	MI Avg	National Avg
Infant (Center)	$12,240	$12,000	$13,032
Toddler (Center)	$10,530	$10,320	$11,275
Preschool (Center)	$9,540	$9,360	$10,153

Monthly Cost Breakdown

Infant (Center)$1,020/mo

Toddler (Center)$878/mo

Preschool (Center)$795/mo

Michigan Childcare Overview

State Cost Rank: #27 of 51

Quality System: Great Start to Quality

Median Income: $66,986

Subsidies: Available

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does daycare cost in Detroit, MI?

In Detroit, MI, infant center-based daycare costs about $12,240/year ($1,020/month). Toddler care averages $10,530/year and preschool is $9,540/year.

Is childcare in Detroit more expensive than the Michigan average?

Childcare in Detroit is 28.4% above the Michigan state average. The average annual center-based cost in Detroit is approximately $10,770.

What is the most affordable childcare option in Detroit?

Preschool programs are typically the most affordable center-based option in Detroit at $9,540/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 Michigan?

Michigan offers childcare subsidies through the CCDF program. The state's "Great Start to Quality" 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 Detroit 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

Detroit

MI Avg

National Avg

Infant (Center)

$12,240

$12,000

$13,032

Toddler (Center)

$10,530

$10,320

$11,275

Preschool (Center)