Prince George's County childcare cost
Maryland · NDCP 2018 data · population ≈ 906,202
In Prince George's County, Maryland, median center-based infant care costs about $13,420 per year ($258/week) — roughly 16.4% of the county's median household income ($81,969), versus the 7% federal affordability benchmark (heavy burden). The Maryland state median is $11,550; 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.
Prince George's 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) | $258 | $13,420 | $206 | $10,736 |
| Toddler (24–35 months) | $180 | $9,339 | $167 | $8,658 |
| Preschool (3–5 years) | $180 | $9,339 | $167 | $8,658 |
| School-age (before/after school) | $157 | $8,138 | $150 | $7,792 |
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.
Prince George's County vs Maryland and the US
| Area | Infant (center)/yr | % of income |
|---|---|---|
| Prince George's County | $13,420 | 16.4% |
| Maryland (state median) | $11,550 | 13.7% |
| United States | $7,987 | — |
See the full Maryland 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 Prince George's County?
In Prince George's County, Maryland, the median price of center-based infant care is about $13,420 per year ($258 per week), based on 2018 data from the federal National Database of Childcare Prices. The Maryland state median is $11,550. Verify current local prices with providers.
Is childcare affordable in Prince George's County?
Median center-based infant care in Prince George's County is about 16.4% of the county's median household income ($81,969). The federal affordability benchmark is 7% of income, so it is roughly double the affordability benchmark.
Is family or center childcare cheaper in Prince George's County?
Family (home-based) infant care in Prince George's County runs about $10,736 per year versus $13,420 for a center. Family care usually costs less and offers smaller groups; centers offer more structured programs and longer hours.
What year is the Prince George's County childcare data from?
These are 2018 median prices — the latest year Prince George's 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