Kings County childcare cost
New York · NDCP 2018 data · population ≈ 2,600,747
In Kings County, New York, median center-based infant care costs about $20,323 per year ($391/week) — roughly 36.3% of the county's median household income ($56,015), versus the 7% federal affordability benchmark (severe burden). The New York state median is $11,429; 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.
Kings 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) | $391 | $20,323 | $190 | $9,895 |
| Toddler (24–35 months) | $303 | $15,767 | $186 | $9,697 |
| Preschool (3–5 years) | $278 | $14,466 | $176 | $9,153 |
| School-age (before/after school) | $227 | $11,813 | $162 | $8,411 |
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.
Kings County vs New York and the US
| Area | Infant (center)/yr | % of income |
|---|---|---|
| Kings County | $20,323 | 36.3% |
| New York (state median) | $11,429 | 16.5% |
| United States | $7,987 | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does daycare cost in Kings County?
In Kings County, New York, the median price of center-based infant care is about $20,323 per year ($391 per week), based on 2018 data from the federal National Database of Childcare Prices. The New York state median is $11,429. Verify current local prices with providers.
Is childcare affordable in Kings County?
Median center-based infant care in Kings County is about 36.3% of the county's median household income ($56,015). The federal affordability benchmark is 7% of income, so it is far above the 7% affordability benchmark.
Is family or center childcare cheaper in Kings County?
Family (home-based) infant care in Kings County runs about $9,895 per year versus $20,323 for a center. Family care usually costs less and offers smaller groups; centers offer more structured programs and longer hours.
What year is the Kings County childcare data from?
These are 2018 median prices — the latest year Kings 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