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Arkansas Childcare Costs (2026)

Average daycare prices for center-based and family care

Infant Center
$8,869
$739/mo
Toddler Center
$8,219
$685/mo
Infant Family
$6,386
$532/mo
Toddler Family
$5,918
$493/mo
% of Median Income 15.7%
7% "affordable"

How Arkansas Compares

vs. National Average 36% below
vs. College Tuition $531 less
Family vs. Center Savings $2,483/yr savings

💰 Tax Credits & Subsidies

All Arkansas 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.