Cuyahoga County childcare cost
Ohio · NDCP 2018 data · population ≈ 1,253,783
In Cuyahoga County, Ohio, median center-based infant care costs about $12,740 per year ($245/week) — roughly 26.3% of the county's median household income ($48,435), versus the 7% federal affordability benchmark (severe burden). The Ohio state median is $9,412; the US median is $7,987. Prices are 2018 medians from the federal National Database of Childcare Prices.
Source: U.S. DOL Women's Bureau — National Database of Childcare Prices. Data as of June 2026.
Cuyahoga County childcare prices by age and care type
Median weekly and annualized (×52) prices, 2018:
| Age group | Center /wk | Center /yr | Family /wk | Family /yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Infant (0–23 months) | $245 | $12,740 | $164 | $8,511 |
| Toddler (24–35 months) | $215 | $11,180 | $158 | $8,216 |
| Preschool (3–5 years) | $190 | $9,880 | $150 | $7,800 |
| School-age (before/after school) | $120 | $6,240 | $125 | $6,500 |
Source: U.S. DOL Women's Bureau — National Database of Childcare Prices (2018). Data as of June 2026.
"Center" = licensed childcare center/daycare; "Family" = home-based family childcare. Annual = weekly median × 52 weeks. Estimate — verify current prices with providers.
Cuyahoga County vs Ohio and the US
| Area | Infant (center)/yr | % of income |
|---|---|---|
| Cuyahoga County | $12,740 | 26.3% |
| Ohio (state median) | $9,412 | 16.9% |
| United States | $7,987 | — |
See the full Ohio childcare cost page for every county and age group, or use the cost calculator for your own numbers.
Frequently asked questions
How much does daycare cost in Cuyahoga County?
In Cuyahoga County, Ohio, the median price of center-based infant care is about $12,740 per year ($245 per week), based on 2018 data from the federal National Database of Childcare Prices. The Ohio state median is $9,412. Verify current local prices with providers.
Is childcare affordable in Cuyahoga County?
Median center-based infant care in Cuyahoga County is about 26.3% of the county's median household income ($48,435). The federal affordability benchmark is 7% of income, so it is far above the 7% affordability benchmark.
Is family or center childcare cheaper in Cuyahoga County?
Family (home-based) infant care in Cuyahoga County runs about $8,511 per year versus $12,740 for a center. Family care usually costs less and offers smaller groups; centers offer more structured programs and longer hours.
What year is the Cuyahoga County childcare data from?
These are 2018 median prices — the latest year Cuyahoga County appears in the federal National Database of Childcare Prices. Prices have risen since; treat these as a baseline and confirm current rates with local providers.
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Source & accuracy
Prices: U.S. DOL Women's Bureau — National Database of Childcare Prices (2018, public domain). "% of income" uses the county's median household income (American Community Survey, via the NDCP). Annualization (×52) and shares are documented on our methodology page. These are historical medians; prices have risen since 2018. Verify current local prices with providers.
Last updated: 2026-06-20