Childcare Costs in Manatee County, FL
FIPS: 12081 · Data year: 2022
$11,440
Center Infant/yr
$8,320
Family Infant/yr
$71,385
Median Income
16.0%
% of Income (Infant)
Annual Childcare Costs by Age Group
| Age Group | Center-Based | Family Childcare |
|---|---|---|
| Infant | $11,440 | $8,320 |
| Toddler | $9,620 | $8,060 |
| Preschool | $8,580 | $7,800 |
| School Age | $6,240 | $5,200 |
Cost Comparison (Center-Based)
Infant $11,440
Toddler $9,620
Preschool $8,580
School Age $6,240
Affordability Context
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services considers childcare affordable when it costs no more than 7% of a family's income.
Center infant cost: $11,440
Median household income: $71,385
Cost as % of income: 16.0%
7% affordability threshold: $4,997/year
Cost History (Center-Based Infant)
| Year | Infant |
|---|---|
| 2008 | $7,341 |
| 2009 | $7,451 |
| 2010 | $7,663 |
| 2011 | $7,874 |
| 2012 | $8,085 |
| 2013 | $8,297 |
| 2014 | $8,418 |
| 2015 | $8,539 |
| 2016 | $8,849 |
| 2017 | $9,160 |
| 2018 | $9,470 |
| 2019 | $9,780 |
| 2020 | $10,090 |
| 2021 | $10,400 |
| 2022 | $11,440 |
More Data for Manatee County
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Women's Bureau — National Database of Childcare Prices (NDCP). Costs are annual estimates based on weekly median prices.