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Minnesota Childcare Costs (2026)

Average daycare prices for center-based and family care

Infant Center
$20,129
$1,677/mo
Toddler Center
$18,000
$1,500/mo
Infant Family
$14,493
$1,208/mo
Toddler Family
$12,960
$1,080/mo
% of Median Income 23.9%
7% "affordable"

How Minnesota Compares

vs. National Average 46% above
vs. College Tuition $8,229 more
Family vs. Center Savings $5,636/yr savings

💰 Tax Credits & Subsidies

All Minnesota 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.