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Virginia Childcare Costs (2026)

Average daycare prices for center-based and family care

Infant Center
$16,796
$1,400/mo
Toddler Center
$15,964
$1,330/mo
Infant Family
$12,093
$1,008/mo
Toddler Family
$11,494
$958/mo
% of Median Income 19.3%
7% "affordable"

How Virginia Compares

vs. National Average 21% above
vs. College Tuition $2,996 more
Family vs. Center Savings $4,703/yr savings

💰 Tax Credits & Subsidies

All Virginia 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.