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Maryland Childcare Costs (2026)

Average daycare prices for center-based and family care

Infant Center
$15,919
$1,327/mo
Toddler Center
$15,676
$1,306/mo
Infant Family
$11,462
$955/mo
Toddler Family
$11,287
$941/mo
% of Median Income 14.7%
7% "affordable"

How Maryland Compares

vs. National Average 15% above
vs. College Tuition $5,519 more
Family vs. Center Savings $4,457/yr savings

💰 Tax Credits & Subsidies

All Maryland 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.