Cheapest Childcare in District of Columbia
Relative floor counties inside a high-avg District of Columbia market
Ranked by reported cost only, not a quality, safety, or licensing rating. Verify licensing and inspection history directly with providers or District of Columbia's Child Care Resource & Referral (CCR&R) agency before choosing care.
Counties with Cheapest Childcare
| # | County | Infant Care |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $25,480/yr |
Narrow floor gap inside District of Columbia
Signature read: District of Columbia's $25,480 state infant average sits in the upper third of priced states (#45 of 45). Even on a high-avg state board, District of Columbia is the NDCP floor at $25,480/year (0% below $25,480).
Only 1 District of Columbia counties carry a usable center infant price in NDCP for this board. Ranked by reported cost only — not quality, safety, or licensing.
Methodology
Counties sorted by lowest center-based infant care cost from DOL Women's Bureau NDCP (2022). Vs-state column uses District of Columbia average $25,480/year.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Women's Bureau National Database of Childcare Prices (NDCP) · 2022
DOL Women's Bureau NDCP · District of Columbia cheapest-county board, 2022
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.