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Connecticut Childcare Costs (2026)
Average daycare prices for center-based and family care
Infant Center
$16,588
$1,382/mo
Toddler Center
$15,000
$1,250/mo
Infant Family
$14,305
$1,192/mo
Toddler Family
$10,800
$900/mo
% of Median Income
18.4%
How Connecticut Compares
vs. National Average
20% above
vs. College Tuition
$2,988 more
Family vs. Center Savings
$2,283/yr savings
Tax Credits & Subsidies
All Connecticut 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.