Ranked #11 nationally for childcare costs. Data from Child Care Aware of America (2024).
| Care Type | VA Annual | VA Monthly | National Avg | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Infant (Center) | $15,960 | $1,330 | $13,032 | +22.5% |
| Infant (Home) | $11,640 | $970 | $9,614 | +21.1% |
| Toddler (Center) | $13,680 | $1,140 | $11,275 | +21.3% |
| Toddler (Home) | $9,960 | $830 | $8,322 | +19.7% |
| Preschool (Center) | $12,240 | $1,020 | $10,153 | +20.6% |
| Preschool (Home) | $8,880 | $740 | $7,494 | +18.5% |
| School-Age (Center) | $9,240 | $770 | $7,722 | +19.7% |
| School-Age (Home) | $6,720 | $560 | $5,714 | +17.6% |
Virginia Quality
4,000 licensed centers and 2,400 family childcare homes.
$87,249
Yes — CCDF childcare subsidies are available for qualifying families.
| City | Infant/yr | Toddler/yr | Preschool/yr | vs State Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria | $19,640 | $16,840 | $15,060 | +55.6% |
| Arlington | $20,350 | $17,450 | $15,610 | +61.3% |
| Chesapeake | $15,480 | $13,270 | $11,870 | +22.6% |
| Fairfax | $20,030 | $17,170 | $15,360 | +58.7% |
| Norfolk | $15,640 | $13,410 | $11,990 | +23.9% |
| Richmond | $16,920 | $14,510 | $12,980 | +34.1% |
| Virginia Beach | $16,120 | $13,820 | $12,370 | +27.7% |
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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