Childcare Costs in Fargo, ND

Population 129,600 | 33.0% above North Dakota average

$12,440

Infant/yr

$1,037/mo

$10,890

Toddler/yr

$908/mo

$9,980

Preschool/yr

$832/mo

Fargo vs State & National Averages

Care Type	Fargo	ND Avg	National Avg
Infant (Center)	$12,440	$11,520	$13,032
Toddler (Center)	$10,890	$10,080	$11,275
Preschool (Center)	$9,980	$9,240	$10,153

Monthly Cost Breakdown

Infant (Center)$1,037/mo

Toddler (Center)$908/mo

Preschool (Center)$832/mo

North Dakota Childcare Overview

State Cost Rank: #28 of 51

Quality System: Bright & Early ND

Median Income: $73,959

Subsidies: Available

View all North Dakotachildcare data →

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does daycare cost in Fargo, ND?

In Fargo, ND, infant center-based daycare costs about $12,440/year ($1,037/month). Toddler care averages $10,890/year and preschool is $9,980/year.

Is childcare in Fargo more expensive than the North Dakota average?

Childcare in Fargo is 33.0% above the North Dakota state average. The average annual center-based cost in Fargo is approximately $11,103.

What is the most affordable childcare option in Fargo?

Preschool programs are typically the most affordable center-based option in Fargo at $9,980/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 North Dakota?

North Dakota offers childcare subsidies through the CCDF program. The state's "Bright & Early ND" 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 Fargo 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

Fargo

ND Avg

National Avg

Infant (Center)

$12,440

$11,520

$13,032

Toddler (Center)

$10,890

$10,080

$11,275

Preschool (Center)