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Hawaii Childcare Costs (2026)

Average daycare prices for center-based and family care

Infant Center
$20,647
$1,721/mo
Toddler Center
$18,000
$1,500/mo
Infant Family
$14,866
$1,239/mo
Toddler Family
$12,960
$1,080/mo
% of Median Income 21.8%
7% "affordable"

How Hawaii Compares

vs. National Average 49% above
vs. College Tuition $8,847 more
Family vs. Center Savings $5,781/yr savings

๐Ÿ’ฐ Tax Credits & Subsidies

All Hawaii 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.