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Kansas Childcare Costs (2026)

Average daycare prices for center-based and family care

Infant Center
$11,222
$935/mo
Toddler Center
$10,000
$833/mo
Infant Family
$8,080
$673/mo
Toddler Family
$7,200
$600/mo
% of Median Income 16.1%
7% "affordable"

How Kansas Compares

vs. National Average 19% below
vs. College Tuition $1,322 more
Family vs. Center Savings $3,142/yr savings

💰 Tax Credits & Subsidies

All Kansas 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.