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Vermont Childcare Costs (2026)

Average daycare prices for center-based and family care

Infant Center
$18,710
$1,559/mo
Toddler Center
$17,988
$1,499/mo
Infant Family
$13,471
$1,123/mo
Toddler Family
$12,951
$1,079/mo
% of Median Income 25.8%
7% "affordable"

How Vermont Compares

vs. National Average 35% above
vs. College Tuition $1,110 more
Family vs. Center Savings $5,239/yr savings
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Free Universal Pre-K Available

Vermont offers free pre-K for all 4-year-olds, which can save families thousands per year.

๐Ÿ’ฐ Tax Credits & Subsidies

All Vermont 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.