Palm Beach County childcare cost
Florida · NDCP 2017 data · population ≈ 1,426,772
In Palm Beach County, Florida, median center-based infant care costs about $10,906 per year ($210/week) — roughly 18.5% of the county's median household income ($58,974), versus the 7% federal affordability benchmark (heavy burden). The Florida state median is $8,000; the US median is $7,987. Prices are 2017 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.
Palm Beach County childcare prices by age and care type
Median weekly and annualized (×52) prices, 2017:
| Age group | Center /wk | Center /yr | Family /wk | Family /yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Infant (0–23 months) | $210 | $10,906 | $171 | $8,897 |
| Toddler (24–35 months) | $179 | $9,300 | $149 | $7,772 |
| Preschool (3–5 years) | $161 | $8,349 | $130 | $6,768 |
| School-age (before/after school) | $134 | $6,990 | $104 | $5,424 |
Source: U.S. DOL Women's Bureau — National Database of Childcare Prices (2017). 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.
Palm Beach County vs Florida and the US
| Area | Infant (center)/yr | % of income |
|---|---|---|
| Palm Beach County | $10,906 | 18.5% |
| Florida (state median) | $8,000 | 15.2% |
| United States | $7,987 | — |
See the full Florida 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 Palm Beach County?
In Palm Beach County, Florida, the median price of center-based infant care is about $10,906 per year ($210 per week), based on 2017 data from the federal National Database of Childcare Prices. The Florida state median is $8,000. Verify current local prices with providers.
Is childcare affordable in Palm Beach County?
Median center-based infant care in Palm Beach County is about 18.5% of the county's median household income ($58,974). The federal affordability benchmark is 7% of income, so it is roughly double the affordability benchmark.
Is family or center childcare cheaper in Palm Beach County?
Family (home-based) infant care in Palm Beach County runs about $8,897 per year versus $10,906 for a center. Family care usually costs less and offers smaller groups; centers offer more structured programs and longer hours.
What year is the Palm Beach County childcare data from?
These are 2017 median prices — the latest year Palm Beach 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 (2017, 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 2017. Verify current local prices with providers.
Last updated: 2026-06-20