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Ohio Childcare Costs (2026)

Average daycare prices for center-based and family care

Infant Center
$13,780
$1,148/mo
Toddler Center
$12,500
$1,042/mo
Infant Family
$9,922
$827/mo
Toddler Family
$9,000
$750/mo
% of Median Income 21%
7% "affordable"

How Ohio Compares

vs. National Average 0% below
vs. College Tuition $2,480 more
Family vs. Center Savings $3,858/yr savings

💰 Tax Credits & Subsidies

All Ohio 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.