Hartford County childcare cost
Connecticut · NDCP 2018 data · population ≈ 894,730
In Hartford County, Connecticut, median center-based infant care costs about $15,964 per year ($307/week) — roughly 22.1% of the county's median household income ($72,321), versus the 7% federal affordability benchmark (severe burden). The Connecticut state median is $15,860; 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.
Hartford 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) | $307 | $15,964 | $200 | $10,400 |
| Toddler (24–35 months) | $307 | $15,964 | $194 | $10,088 |
| Preschool (3–5 years) | $244 | $12,688 | $194 | $10,088 |
| School-age (before/after school) | $96 | $4,992 | $98 | $5,096 |
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.
Hartford County vs Connecticut and the US
| Area | Infant (center)/yr | % of income |
|---|---|---|
| Hartford County | $15,964 | 22.1% |
| Connecticut (state median) | $15,860 | 20.4% |
| United States | $7,987 | — |
See the full Connecticut 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 Hartford County?
In Hartford County, Connecticut, the median price of center-based infant care is about $15,964 per year ($307 per week), based on 2018 data from the federal National Database of Childcare Prices. The Connecticut state median is $15,860. Verify current local prices with providers.
Is childcare affordable in Hartford County?
Median center-based infant care in Hartford County is about 22.1% of the county's median household income ($72,321). The federal affordability benchmark is 7% of income, so it is far above the 7% affordability benchmark.
Is family or center childcare cheaper in Hartford County?
Family (home-based) infant care in Hartford County runs about $10,400 per year versus $15,964 for a center. Family care usually costs less and offers smaller groups; centers offer more structured programs and longer hours.
What year is the Hartford County childcare data from?
These are 2018 median prices — the latest year Hartford 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