Most Expensive Childcare in District of Columbia
Absolute ceiling counties inside a high-avg District of Columbia market
Ranked by reported cost only, not a quality, safety, or licensing rating. A higher price does not imply better care; 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 Most Expensive Childcare
| # | County | Infant Care |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $25,480/yr |
Narrow ceiling 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). On a high-avg state board, District of Columbia is the NDCP ceiling at $25,480/year (0% above $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
High-avg state board: counties sorted by NDCP center infant cost (2022), highest first; state benchmark $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 costliest-county board, 2022
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.