Daycare Cost by State

Daycare Cost in Georgia

Compare average child care prices in Georgia for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers across center-based and home-based settings.

Infant Center (Annual)

$11,066

$922/mo

National Ranking

42nd Most Expensive

Out of 51 (50 states + DC)

vs. National Average

-29%

Nat'l avg: $15,585

Most Affordable Option

$7,802

$650/mo (home-based)

Georgia Child Care Cost Breakdown

Annual and monthly costs by care type and setting (2025 data)

Care TypeAnnual CostMonthly Costvs. National Avg
Infant (Center-Based)$11,066$922-29%
Infant (Home-Based)$8,407$701-26%
Toddler (Center-Based)$10,537$878-26%
Toddler (Home-Based)$8,043$670-26%
Preschool (Center-Based)$9,573$798-24%
Preschool (Home-Based)$7,802$650-24%

Center-Based vs. Home-Based Care

How much you can save by choosing home-based care in Georgia

Infant

Center

$922/mo

Home

$701/mo

Save $2,659/yr with home-based care

Toddler

Center

$878/mo

Home

$670/mo

Save $2,494/yr with home-based care

Preschool

Center

$798/mo

Home

$650/mo

Save $1,771/yr with home-based care

Quick Facts About Daycare in Georgia

  • Georgia ranks as the 42nd most expensive state for child care in the U.S.
  • The most expensive care type is Infant Center at $11,066/year.
  • Home-based care costs 24% less than center-based care for infants.
  • Infant care in Georgia is -29% compared to the national average of $15,585.

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