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Rhode Island Childcare Costs (2026)
Average daycare prices for center-based and family care
Infant Center
$18,486
$1,541/mo
Toddler Center
$16,500
$1,375/mo
Infant Family
$13,310
$1,109/mo
Toddler Family
$11,880
$990/mo
% of Median Income
24.8%
How Rhode Island Compares
vs. National Average
34% above
vs. College Tuition
$3,886 more
Family vs. Center Savings
$5,176/yr savings
Tax Credits & Subsidies
All Rhode Island 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.