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Delaware Childcare Costs (2026)

Average daycare prices for center-based and family care

Infant Center
$11,021
$918/mo
Toddler Center
$10,000
$833/mo
Infant Family
$7,935
$661/mo
Toddler Family
$7,200
$600/mo
% of Median Income 14.5%
7% "affordable"

How Delaware Compares

vs. National Average 20% below
vs. College Tuition $1,979 less
Family vs. Center Savings $3,086/yr savings

💰 Tax Credits & Subsidies

All Delaware 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.