Childcare Costs in New York City, NY

Population 8,258,000 | 56.7% above New York average

$23,250

Infant/yr

$1,938/mo

$19,950

Toddler/yr

$1,663/mo

$17,850

Preschool/yr

$1,488/mo

New York City vs State & National Averages

Care Type	New York City	NY Avg	National Avg
Infant (Center)	$23,250	$18,600	$13,032
Toddler (Center)	$19,950	$15,960	$11,275
Preschool (Center)	$17,850	$14,280	$10,153

Monthly Cost Breakdown

Infant (Center)$1,938/mo

Toddler (Center)$1,663/mo

Preschool (Center)$1,488/mo

New York Childcare Overview

State Cost Rank: #4 of 51

Quality System: QUALITYstarsNY

Median Income: $75,910

Subsidies: Available

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The ChildCarePeek editorial team aggregates and verifies childcare cost data from Child Care Aware of America. Every statistic on this site is cross-referenced against official sources before publication, with quarterly re-verification cycles.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does daycare cost in New York City, NY?

In New York City, NY, infant center-based daycare costs about $23,250/year ($1,938/month). Toddler care averages $19,950/year and preschool is $17,850/year.

Is childcare in New York City more expensive than the New York average?

Childcare in New York City is 56.7% above the New York state average. The average annual center-based cost in New York City is approximately $20,350.

What is the most affordable childcare option in New York City?

Preschool programs are typically the most affordable center-based option in New York City at $17,850/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 New York?

New York offers childcare subsidies through the CCDF program. The state's "QUALITYstarsNY" 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 New York City 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

New York City

NY Avg

National Avg

Infant (Center)

$23,250

$18,600

$13,032

Toddler (Center)

$19,950

$15,960

$11,275

Preschool (Center)