Childcare costs in Chittenden County, VT
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- Center Infant/yr
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- Family Infant/yr
- $89,494
- Median Income
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- % of Income (Infant)
Annual Childcare Costs by Age Group
| Age Group | Center-Based | Family Childcare |
|---|---|---|
| Infant | N/A | N/A |
| Toddler | N/A | N/A |
| Preschool | N/A | N/A |
| School Age | N/A | N/A |
Cost Comparison (Center-Based)
What These Numbers Mean for Chittenden County Families
Household affordability can't be assessed for Chittenden County against the HHS 7% benchmark: this county has no reported center-based infant care price in the underlying survey. See the state page for VT for the closest available affordability context.
For how to vet a licensed provider (inspection reports, QRIS ratings, CCDF subsidy intake), see Choosing Quality Childcare. Rate methodology: how these numbers are computed.
Historical Price Trends (2008–2022)
14 years of federal survey data (2008–2021) show how center-based infant care has moved.
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| Year | Ctr Infant |
|---|---|
| 2008 | $9,133 |
| 2009 | $9,895 |
| 2010 | $10,655 |
| 2011 | $10,425 |
| 2012 | $10,194 |
| 2013 | $10,650 |
| 2014 | $11,105 |
| 2015 | $13,466 |
| 2016 | $13,233 |
| 2017 | $13,000 |
| 2018 | $14,457 |
| 2019 | $15,914 |
| 2020 | $17,371 |
| 2021 | $18,828 |
| 2022 | N/A |
What this means for Chittenden County families
Plan around the county-level NDCP price benchmarks below.
- See how Chittenden County compares against the cheapest counties in Vermont. Cheapest in Vermont
NDCP figures are county-level survey medians for 2022, confirm current tuition and openings directly with providers and your state CCR&R agency.