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Alabama Childcare Costs (2026)

Average daycare prices for center-based and family care

Infant Center
$6,001
$500/mo
Toddler Center
$5,800
$483/mo
Infant Family
$4,321
$360/mo
Toddler Family
$4,176
$348/mo
% of Median Income 10.1%
7% "affordable"

How Alabama Compares

vs. National Average 57% below
vs. College Tuition $5,099 less
Family vs. Center Savings $1,680/yr savings

💰 Tax Credits & Subsidies

All Alabama families can claim the federal Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit (CDCTC): 20-35% of up to $3,000 for one child or $6,000 for two or more (max credit: $1,050-$2,100). If your employer offers a Dependent Care FSA, you can save up to $5,000 pre-tax per year for childcare.