Across Virginia, child care prices vary widely based on the supply of providers and demand from local families, producing different average prices in 2026 that break down further by locale. Statewide, the average annual tuition for children ages 0 through 5 is $9,550. Costs can reach as high as $34,000 for infant care in the most expensive counties or drop as low as $4,500 for toddler and preschool care in home-based settings in other counties. 

From county to county, overhead costs and local economic dynamics shape these averages, while individual business offerings, enrollment prospects, care quality, and specific locations drive additional price differences. This guide provides local benchmarks for infant, toddler, and preschool tuition in both home-based and center-based care so providers and families can use them to inform budgets, pricing, and care decisions amid the range of supply and demand challenges they face.

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How to Price Child Care and Daycare Services in Virginia

Directors of child care programs in Virginia can turn to the figures in this guide to see the rates families typically encounter in their area. Matching competitors alone is not enough. The goal is to establish rates that appeal to the families you want to serve, fully cover operating costs, and preferably leave room for profit. Beyond the local averages, take into account how your program stands out, your center’s reputation, any special accreditations you hold, and other distinguishing elements. For deeper advice on setting effective tuition rates in Virginia, explore Playground’s complete tuition pricing guide.

Average Child Care Costs in Virginia by Center Type and Age

Averages are across all counties, separated by child age and center type (home-based or center-based). Costs are for a full year of care.

Most Expensive Counties in Virginia for Child Care

Arlington County has the highest priced child care tuition on average at $8,887 across care types for those under age five. The top 10 most expensive counties in Virginia for child care also include:

1. Arlington County: $26,571

2. Alexandria City County: $22,102

3. Loudoun County: $18,467

4. Falls Church City County: $18,260

5. Manassas Park City County: $18,043

6. Fairfax County: $16,703

7. Fairfax City County: $16,703

8. Prince William County: $14,677

9. Manassas City County: $14,474

10. York County: $12,864

A further breakdown of the average costs by care type and center type can be found below.

Least Expensive Counties in Virginia for Child Care

Across Virginia, Henry County and Martinsville City County have the lowest average annual child care tuition for 2026 at $5,700. Other counties among the lowest tuition across ages and care types include:

1. Henry County: $5,700

2. Martinsville City County: $5,700

3. Tazewell County: $5,798

4. Carroll County: $6,001

5. Dickenson County: $6,001

6. Grayson County: $6,001

7. Lee County: $6,001

8. Russell County: $6,001

9. Scott County: $6,001

10. Buchanan County: $6,103

A further breakdown of the average costs by care type and center type can be found below.

Average Child Care Costs in Virginia by County

Each of the 133 Virginia counties is listed in order of the most expensive average annual tuition across care types, with a breakdown of prices based on center type and child age in 2026 dollars.

1. Arlington County

   • Average child care tuition: $26,571

   • Infant, center-based care: $34,037

   • Infant, home-based care: $23,400

   • Toddler, center-based care: $30,201

   • Toddler, home-based care: $20,795

   • Preschool, center-based care: $30,201

   • Preschool, home-based care: $20,795

2. Alexandria City County

   • Average child care tuition: $22,102

   • Infant, center-based care: $27,547

   • Infant, home-based care: $18,233

   • Toddler, center-based care: $25,819

   • Toddler, home-based care: $17,599

   • Preschool, center-based care: $25,819

   • Preschool, home-based care: $17,599

3. Loudoun County

   • Average child care tuition: $18,467

   • Infant, center-based care: $22,266

   • Infant, home-based care: $17,074

   • Toddler, center-based care: $19,143

   • Toddler, home-based care: $16,114

   • Preschool, center-based care: $20,385

   • Preschool, home-based care: $15,816

4. Falls Church City County

   • Average child care tuition: $18,260

   • Infant, center-based care: $26,109

   • Infant, home-based care: $17,467

   • Toddler, center-based care: $19,002

   • Toddler, home-based care: $13,989

   • Preschool, center-based care: $19,002

   • Preschool, home-based care: $13,989

5. Manassas Park City County

   • Average child care tuition: $18,043

   • Infant, center-based care: $25,412

   • Infant, home-based care: $17,467

   • Toddler, center-based care: $18,700

   • Toddler, home-based care: $13,989

   • Preschool, center-based care: $18,700

   • Preschool, home-based care: $13,989

6. Fairfax County

   • Average child care tuition: $16,703

   • Infant, center-based care: $21,016

   • Infant, home-based care: $15,829

   • Toddler, center-based care: $17,549

   • Toddler, home-based care: $13,694

   • Preschool, center-based care: $18,689

   • Preschool, home-based care: $13,441

7. Fairfax City County

   • Average child care tuition: $16,703

   • Infant, center-based care: $21,016

   • Infant, home-based care: $15,829

   • Toddler, center-based care: $17,549

   • Toddler, home-based care: $13,694

   • Preschool, center-based care: $18,689

   • Preschool, home-based care: $13,441

8. Prince William County

   • Average child care tuition: $14,677

   • Infant, center-based care: $18,957

   • Infant, home-based care: $13,660

   • Toddler, center-based care: $15,255

   • Toddler, home-based care: $12,086

   • Preschool, center-based care: $16,244

   • Preschool, home-based care: $11,863

9. Manassas City County

   • Average child care tuition: $14,474

   • Infant, center-based care: $15,693

   • Infant, home-based care: $15,829

   • Toddler, center-based care: $13,649

   • Toddler, home-based care: $13,694

   • Preschool, center-based care: $14,535

   • Preschool, home-based care: $13,441

10. York County

• Average child care tuition: $12,864

• Infant, center-based care: $12,864

• Infant, home-based care: $9,637

• Toddler, center-based care: $10,345

• Toddler, home-based care: $8,520

• Preschool, center-based care: $10,345

• Preschool, home-based care: $8,520

11. Goochland County

• Average child care tuition: $12,482

• Infant, center-based care: $17,867

• Infant, home-based care: $12,178

• Toddler, center-based care: $12,388

• Toddler, home-based care: $10,037

• Preschool, center-based care: $12,388

• Preschool, home-based care: $10,037

12. Madison County

• Average child care tuition: $12,460

• Infant, center-based care: $15,388

• Infant, home-based care: $12,736

• Toddler, center-based care: $12,316

• Toddler, home-based care: $11,665

• Preschool, center-based care: $11,315

• Preschool, home-based care: $11,340

13. Stafford County

• Average child care tuition: $12,242

• Infant, center-based care: $13,540

• Infant, home-based care: $12,635

• Toddler, center-based care: $12,264

• Toddler, home-based care: $11,079

• Preschool, center-based care: $13,059

• Preschool, home-based care: $10,874

14. Rappahannock County

• Average child care tuition: $12,235

• Infant, center-based care: $14,846

• Infant, home-based care: $11,520

• Toddler, center-based care: $12,943

• Toddler, home-based care: $10,579

• Preschool, center-based care: $12,943

• Preschool, home-based care: $10,579

15. Charlottesville City County

• Average child care tuition: $11,980

• Infant, center-based care: $16,692

• Infant, home-based care: $9,566

• Toddler, center-based care: $13,931

• Toddler, home-based care: $8,810

• Preschool, center-based care: $13,918

• Preschool, home-based care: $8,964

16. Colonial Heights City County

• Average child care tuition: $11,704

• Infant, center-based care: $18,449

• Infant, home-based care: $10,479

• Toddler, center-based care: $12,065

• Toddler, home-based care: $8,584

• Preschool, center-based care: $12,065

• Preschool, home-based care: $8,584

17. Chesterfield County

• Average child care tuition: $11,683

• Infant, center-based care: $16,972

• Infant, home-based care: $9,800

• Toddler, center-based care: $13,152

• Toddler, home-based care: $8,667

• Preschool, center-based care: $12,877

• Preschool, home-based care: $8,628

18. Richmond City County

• Average child care tuition: $11,634

• Infant, center-based care: $18,767

• Infant, home-based care: $10,746

• Toddler, center-based care: $12,316

• Toddler, home-based care: $8,447

• Preschool, center-based care: $11,315

• Preschool, home-based care: $8,212

19. Albemarle County

• Average child care tuition: $11,561

• Infant, center-based care: $16,352

• Infant, home-based care: $9,258

• Toddler, center-based care: $13,884

• Toddler, home-based care: $8,160

• Preschool, center-based care: $13,594

• Preschool, home-based care: $8,120

20. Fauquier County

• Average child care tuition: $11,270

• Infant, center-based care: $16,814

• Infant, home-based care: $12,665

• Toddler, center-based care: $8,913

• Toddler, home-based care: $9,960

• Preschool, center-based care: $9,492

• Preschool, home-based care: $9,776

21. Roanoke County

• Average child care tuition: $11,242

• Infant, center-based care: $15,388

• Infant, home-based care: $10,746

• Toddler, center-based care: $11,198

• Toddler, home-based care: $10,056

• Preschool, center-based care: $10,286

• Preschool, home-based care: $9,776

22. Henrico County

• Average child care tuition: $11,225

• Infant, center-based care: $16,014

• Infant, home-based care: $10,845

• Toddler, center-based care: $11,606

• Toddler, home-based care: $8,780

• Preschool, center-based care: $11,363

• Preschool, home-based care: $8,738

23. Virginia Beach City County

• Average child care tuition: $11,142

• Infant, center-based care: $14,410

• Infant, home-based care: $9,800

• Toddler, center-based care: $11,837

• Toddler, home-based care: $9,632

• Preschool, center-based care: $11,588

• Preschool, home-based care: $9,586

24. Spotsylvania County

• Average child care tuition: $11,002

• Infant, center-based care: $12,939

• Infant, home-based care: $10,928

• Toddler, center-based care: $11,067

• Toddler, home-based care: $9,735

• Preschool, center-based care: $11,786

• Preschool, home-based care: $9,556

25. Chesapeake City County

• Average child care tuition: $10,982

• Infant, center-based care: $14,410

• Infant, home-based care: $10,779

• Toddler, center-based care: $11,179

• Toddler, home-based care: $9,311

• Preschool, center-based care: $10,945

• Preschool, home-based care: $9,267

26. Norfolk City County

• Average child care tuition: $10,968

• Infant, center-based care: $15,012

• Infant, home-based care: $11,941

• Toddler, center-based care: $11,570

• Toddler, home-based care: $8,447

• Preschool, center-based care: $10,629

• Preschool, home-based care: $8,212

27. Hanover County

• Average child care tuition: $10,925

• Infant, center-based care: $14,780

• Infant, home-based care: $10,218

• Toddler, center-based care: $11,948

• Toddler, home-based care: $8,472

• Preschool, center-based care: $11,698

• Preschool, home-based care: $8,432

28. Fredericksburg City County

• Average child care tuition: $10,834

• Infant, center-based care: $14,273

• Infant, home-based care: $11,178

• Toddler, center-based care: $10,556

• Toddler, home-based care: $9,220

• Preschool, center-based care: $10,556

• Preschool, home-based care: $9,220

29. Gloucester County

• Average child care tuition: $10,779

• Infant, center-based care: $12,762

• Infant, home-based care: $10,746

• Toddler, center-based care: $11,945

• Toddler, home-based care: $9,252

• Preschool, center-based care: $10,972

• Preschool, home-based care: $8,995

30. Poquoson City County

• Average child care tuition: $10,744

• Infant, center-based care: $14,273

• Infant, home-based care: $11,877

• Toddler, center-based care: $10,255

• Toddler, home-based care: $8,902

• Preschool, center-based care: $10,255

• Preschool, home-based care: $8,902

31. Clarke County

• Average child care tuition: $10,732

• Infant, center-based care: $13,579

• Infant, home-based care: $10,276

• Toddler, center-based care: $10,617

• Toddler, home-based care: $9,651

• Preschool, center-based care: $10,617

• Preschool, home-based care: $9,651

32. James City County

• Average child care tuition: $10,714

• Infant, center-based care: $13,841

• Infant, home-based care: $10,245

• Toddler, center-based care: $10,768

• Toddler, home-based care: $9,064

• Preschool, center-based care: $11,467

• Preschool, home-based care: $8,897

33. Staunton City County

• Average child care tuition: $10,685

• Infant, center-based care: $12,762

• Infant, home-based care: $10,746

• Toddler, center-based care: $10,824

• Toddler, home-based care: $10,056

• Preschool, center-based care: $9,943

• Preschool, home-based care: $9,776

34. Newport News City County

• Average child care tuition: $10,519

• Infant, center-based care: $13,842

• Infant, home-based care: $11,046

• Toddler, center-based care: $9,981

• Toddler, home-based care: $9,674

• Preschool, center-based care: $9,169

• Preschool, home-based care: $9,405

35. Caroline County

• Average child care tuition: $10,432

• Infant, center-based care: $14,262

• Infant, home-based care: $10,746

• Toddler, center-based care: $10,078

• Toddler, home-based care: $9,252

• Preschool, center-based care: $9,257

• Preschool, home-based care: $8,995

36. Salem City County

• Average child care tuition: $10,381

• Infant, center-based care: $14,189

• Infant, home-based care: $9,941

• Toddler, center-based care: $10,325

• Toddler, home-based care: $9,302

• Preschool, center-based care: $9,484

• Preschool, home-based care: $9,043

37. Culpeper County

• Average child care tuition: $10,358

• Infant, center-based care: $13,228

• Infant, home-based care: $11,178

• Toddler, center-based care: $9,652

• Toddler, home-based care: $9,220

• Preschool, center-based care: $9,652

• Preschool, home-based care: $9,220

38. Portsmouth City County

• Average child care tuition: $10,338

• Infant, center-based care: $15,460

• Infant, home-based care: $10,900

• Toddler, center-based care: $9,908

• Toddler, home-based care: $8,446

• Preschool, center-based care: $9,102

• Preschool, home-based care: $8,211

39. Winchester City County

• Average child care tuition: $10,330

• Infant, center-based care: $13,151

• Infant, home-based care: $10,678

• Toddler, center-based care: $10,325

• Toddler, home-based care: $9,302

• Preschool, center-based care: $9,484

• Preschool, home-based care: $9,043

40. Suffolk City County

• Average child care tuition: $10,285

• Infant, center-based care: $11,528

• Infant, home-based care: $11,432

• Toddler, center-based care: $10,193

• Toddler, home-based care: $9,311

• Preschool, center-based care: $9,980

• Preschool, home-based care: $9,267

41. Roanoke City County

• Average child care tuition: $10,252

• Infant, center-based care: $14,151

• Infant, home-based care: $9,933

• Toddler, center-based care: $9,954

• Toddler, home-based care: $9,294

• Preschool, center-based care: $9,144

• Preschool, home-based care: $9,037

42. Highland County

• Average child care tuition: $10,245

• Infant, center-based care: $11,636

• Infant, home-based care: $9,951

• Toddler, center-based care: $10,450

• Toddler, home-based care: $10,056

• Preschool, center-based care: $9,600

• Preschool, home-based care: $9,776

43. Louisa County

• Average child care tuition: $10,245

• Infant, center-based care: $11,636

• Infant, home-based care: $9,951

• Toddler, center-based care: $10,450

• Toddler, home-based care: $10,056

• Preschool, center-based care: $9,600

• Preschool, home-based care: $9,776

44. Page County

• Average child care tuition: $10,245

• Infant, center-based care: $11,636

• Infant, home-based care: $9,951

• Toddler, center-based care: $10,450

• Toddler, home-based care: $10,056

• Preschool, center-based care: $9,600

• Preschool, home-based care: $9,776

45. King George County

• Average child care tuition: $10,236

• Infant, center-based care: $11,434

• Infant, home-based care: $10,928

• Toddler, center-based care: $9,572

• Toddler, home-based care: $9,735

• Preschool, center-based care: $10,192

• Preschool, home-based care: $9,556

46. Hampton City County

• Average child care tuition: $10,220

• Infant, center-based care: $13,151

• Infant, home-based care: $10,678

• Toddler, center-based care: $9,981

• Toddler, home-based care: $9,302

• Preschool, center-based care: $9,169

• Preschool, home-based care: $9,043

47. Orange County

• Average child care tuition: $10,204

• Infant, center-based care: $14,273

• Infant, home-based care: $10,479

• Toddler, center-based care: $9,652

• Toddler, home-based care: $8,584

• Preschool, center-based care: $9,652

• Preschool, home-based care: $8,584

48. Nelson County

• Average child care tuition: $10,182

• Infant, center-based care: $11,260

• Infant, home-based care: $9,951

• Toddler, center-based care: $10,450

• Toddler, home-based care: $10,056

• Preschool, center-based care: $9,600

• Preschool, home-based care: $9,776

49. Harrisonburg City County

• Average child care tuition: $10,175

• Infant, center-based care: $11,411

• Infant, home-based care: $12,004

• Toddler, center-based care: $9,344

• Toddler, home-based care: $9,991

• Preschool, center-based care: $8,585

• Preschool, home-based care: $9,713

50. Powhatan County

• Average child care tuition: $10,104

• Infant, center-based care: $12,637

• Infant, home-based care: $10,928

• Toddler, center-based care: $9,572

• Toddler, home-based care: $8,729

• Preschool, center-based care: $10,192

• Preschool, home-based care: $8,567

51. Hopewell City County

• Average child care tuition: $10,062

• Infant, center-based care: $12,762

• Infant, home-based care: $10,746

• Toddler, center-based care: $9,705

• Toddler, home-based care: $9,252

• Preschool, center-based care: $8,914

• Preschool, home-based care: $8,995

52. King and Queen County

• Average child care tuition: $10,062

• Infant, center-based care: $12,762

• Infant, home-based care: $10,746

• Toddler, center-based care: $9,705

• Toddler, home-based care: $9,252

• Preschool, center-based care: $8,914

• Preschool, home-based care: $8,995

53. Lancaster County

• Average child care tuition: $10,062

• Infant, center-based care: $12,762

• Infant, home-based care: $10,746

• Toddler, center-based care: $9,705

• Toddler, home-based care: $9,252

• Preschool, center-based care: $8,914

• Preschool, home-based care: $8,995

54. Middlesex County

• Average child care tuition: $10,062

• Infant, center-based care: $12,762

• Infant, home-based care: $10,746

• Toddler, center-based care: $9,705

• Toddler, home-based care: $9,252

• Preschool, center-based care: $8,914

• Preschool, home-based care: $8,995

55. Northumberland County

• Average child care tuition: $10,062

• Infant, center-based care: $12,762

• Infant, home-based care: $10,746

• Toddler, center-based care: $9,705

• Toddler, home-based care: $9,252

• Preschool, center-based care: $8,914

• Preschool, home-based care: $8,995

56. Surry County

• Average child care tuition: $10,062

• Infant, center-based care: $12,762

• Infant, home-based care: $10,746

• Toddler, center-based care: $9,705

• Toddler, home-based care: $9,252

• Preschool, center-based care: $8,914

• Preschool, home-based care: $8,995

57. Westmoreland County

• Average child care tuition: $10,062

• Infant, center-based care: $12,762

• Infant, home-based care: $10,746

• Toddler, center-based care: $9,705

• Toddler, home-based care: $9,252

• Preschool, center-based care: $8,914

• Preschool, home-based care: $8,995

58. Waynesboro City County

• Average child care tuition: $9,993

• Infant, center-based care: $11,899

• Infant, home-based care: $10,083

• Toddler, center-based care: $10,093

• Toddler, home-based care: $9,436

• Preschool, center-based care: $9,272

• Preschool, home-based care: $9,173

59. Franklin County

• Average child care tuition: $9,990

• Infant, center-based care: $10,509

• Infant, home-based care: $11,543

• Toddler, center-based care: $8,585

• Toddler, home-based care: $10,860

• Preschool, center-based care: $7,887

• Preschool, home-based care: $10,559

60. Petersburg City County

• Average child care tuition: $9,818

• Infant, center-based care: $10,509

• Infant, home-based care: $12,736

• Toddler, center-based care: $7,838

• Toddler, home-based care: $10,458

• Preschool, center-based care: $7,201

• Preschool, home-based care: $10,167

61. Rockingham County

• Average child care tuition: $9,735

• Infant, center-based care: $11,837

• Infant, home-based care: $11,877

• Toddler, center-based care: $8,446

• Toddler, home-based care: $8,902

• Preschool, center-based care: $8,446

• Preschool, home-based care: $8,902

62. Williamsburg City County

• Average child care tuition: $9,560

• Infant, center-based care: $12,977

• Infant, home-based care: $10,698

• Toddler, center-based care: $8,368

• Toddler, home-based care: $7,738

• Preschool, center-based care: $9,669

• Preschool, home-based care: $7,911

63. Frederick County

• Average child care tuition: $9,559

• Infant, center-based care: $13,228

• Infant, home-based care: $10,131

• Toddler, center-based care: $9,048

• Toddler, home-based care: $7,948

• Preschool, center-based care: $9,048

• Preschool, home-based care: $7,948

64. Bath County

• Average child care tuition: $9,550

• Infant, center-based care: $10,806

• Infant, home-based care: $8,971

• Toddler, center-based care: $9,723

• Toddler, home-based care: $9,039

• Preschool, center-based care: $9,723

• Preschool, home-based care: $9,039

65. Essex County

• Average child care tuition: $9,411

• Infant, center-based care: $11,899

• Infant, home-based care: $10,083

• Toddler, center-based care: $9,049

• Toddler, home-based care: $8,681

• Preschool, center-based care: $8,313

• Preschool, home-based care: $8,439

66. Franklin City County

• Average child care tuition: $9,300

• Infant, center-based care: $12,386

• Infant, home-based care: $9,951

• Toddler, center-based care: $10,824

• Toddler, home-based care: $6,437

• Preschool, center-based care: $9,943

• Preschool, home-based care: $6,257

67. Charles City County

• Average child care tuition: $9,293

• Infant, center-based care: $11,767

• Infant, home-based care: $9,941

• Toddler, center-based care: $8,949

• Toddler, home-based care: $8,558

• Preschool, center-based care: $8,221

• Preschool, home-based care: $8,320

68. Emporia City County

• Average child care tuition: $9,275

• Infant, center-based care: $11,735

• Infant, home-based care: $9,933

• Toddler, center-based care: $8,924

• Toddler, home-based care: $8,550

• Preschool, center-based care: $8,198

• Preschool, home-based care: $8,313

69. Augusta County

• Average child care tuition: $9,110

• Infant, center-based care: $11,837

• Infant, home-based care: $9,432

• Toddler, center-based care: $8,747

• Toddler, home-based care: $7,948

• Preschool, center-based care: $8,747

• Preschool, home-based care: $7,948

70. New Kent County

• Average child care tuition: $9,031

• Infant, center-based care: $11,133

• Infant, home-based care: $9,220

• Toddler, center-based care: $8,973

• Toddler, home-based care: $7,721

• Preschool, center-based care: $9,556

• Preschool, home-based care: $7,580

71. Fluvanna County

• Average child care tuition: $8,951

• Infant, center-based care: $11,837

• Infant, home-based care: $9,083

• Toddler, center-based care: $8,446

• Toddler, home-based care: $7,948

• Preschool, center-based care: $8,446

• Preschool, home-based care: $7,948

72. King William County

• Average child care tuition: $8,928

• Infant, center-based care: $11,133

• Infant, home-based care: $9,135

• Toddler, center-based care: $8,592

• Toddler, home-based care: $7,991

• Preschool, center-based care: $8,586

• Preschool, home-based care: $8,131

73. Northampton County

• Average child care tuition: $8,879

• Infant, center-based care: $11,550

• Infant, home-based care: $7,470

• Toddler, center-based care: $10,093

• Toddler, home-based care: $7,548

• Preschool, center-based care: $9,272

• Preschool, home-based care: $7,339

74. Montgomery County

• Average child care tuition: $8,838

• Infant, center-based care: $11,296

• Infant, home-based care: $7,653

• Toddler, center-based care: $10,345

• Toddler, home-based care: $6,693

• Preschool, center-based care: $10,345

• Preschool, home-based care: $6,693

75. Lexington City County

• Average child care tuition: $8,835

• Infant, center-based care: $11,488

• Infant, home-based care: $8,733

• Toddler, center-based care: $8,446

• Toddler, home-based care: $7,948

• Preschool, center-based care: $8,446

• Preschool, home-based care: $7,948

76. Rockbridge County

• Average child care tuition: $8,835

• Infant, center-based care: $11,488

• Infant, home-based care: $8,733

• Toddler, center-based care: $8,446

• Toddler, home-based care: $7,948

• Preschool, center-based care: $8,446

• Preschool, home-based care: $7,948

77. Botetourt County

• Average child care tuition: $8,706

• Infant, center-based care: $10,509

• Infant, home-based care: $7,961

• Toddler, center-based care: $9,331

• Toddler, home-based care: $8,044

• Preschool, center-based care: $8,571

• Preschool, home-based care: $7,822

78. Greene County

• Average child care tuition: $8,661

• Infant, center-based care: $10,443

• Infant, home-based care: $8,733

• Toddler, center-based care: $8,446

• Toddler, home-based care: $7,948

• Preschool, center-based care: $8,446

• Preschool, home-based care: $7,948

79. Dinwiddie County

• Average child care tuition: $8,596

• Infant, center-based care: $11,837

• Infant, home-based care: $9,432

• Toddler, center-based care: $7,841

• Toddler, home-based care: $7,311

• Preschool, center-based care: $7,841

• Preschool, home-based care: $7,311

80. Prince George County

• Average child care tuition: $8,596

• Infant, center-based care: $11,837

• Infant, home-based care: $9,432

• Toddler, center-based care: $7,841

• Toddler, home-based care: $7,311

• Preschool, center-based care: $7,841

• Preschool, home-based care: $7,311

81. Richmond County

• Average child care tuition: $8,596

• Infant, center-based care: $11,837

• Infant, home-based care: $9,432

• Toddler, center-based care: $7,841

• Toddler, home-based care: $7,311

• Preschool, center-based care: $7,841

• Preschool, home-based care: $7,311

82. Sussex County

• Average child care tuition: $8,596

• Infant, center-based care: $11,837

• Infant, home-based care: $9,432

• Toddler, center-based care: $7,841

• Toddler, home-based care: $7,311

• Preschool, center-based care: $7,841

• Preschool, home-based care: $7,311

83. Southampton County

• Average child care tuition: $8,513

• Infant, center-based care: $11,200

• Infant, home-based care: $8,958

• Toddler, center-based care: $9,788

• Toddler, home-based care: $6,155

• Preschool, center-based care: $8,992

• Preschool, home-based care: $5,984

84. Warren County

• Average child care tuition: $8,459

• Infant, center-based care: $10,443

• Infant, home-based care: $8,733

• Toddler, center-based care: $7,841

• Toddler, home-based care: $7,948

• Preschool, center-based care: $7,841

• Preschool, home-based care: $7,948

85. Mathews County

• Average child care tuition: $8,378

• Infant, center-based care: $10,675

• Infant, home-based care: $8,613

• Toddler, center-based care: $8,384

• Toddler, home-based care: $7,212

• Preschool, center-based care: $8,206

• Preschool, home-based care: $7,176

86. Pulaski County

• Average child care tuition: $8,336

• Infant, center-based care: $10,509

• Infant, home-based care: $7,961

• Toddler, center-based care: $8,585

• Toddler, home-based care: $7,643

• Preschool, center-based care: $7,887

• Preschool, home-based care: $7,430

87. Buena Vista City County

• Average child care tuition: $8,282

• Infant, center-based care: $10,354

• Infant, home-based care: $7,086

• Toddler, center-based care: $8,520

• Toddler, home-based care: $7,606

• Preschool, center-based care: $8,520

• Preschool, home-based care: $7,606

88. Bedford County

• Average child care tuition: $8,131

• Infant, center-based care: $11,924

• Infant, home-based care: $7,653

• Toddler, center-based care: $6,998

• Toddler, home-based care: $7,606

• Preschool, center-based care: $6,998

• Preschool, home-based care: $7,606

89. Greensville County

• Average child care tuition: $8,023

• Infant, center-based care: $10,668

• Infant, home-based care: $7,653

• Toddler, center-based care: $7,911

• Toddler, home-based care: $6,998

• Preschool, center-based care: $7,911

• Preschool, home-based care: $6,998

90. Isle of Wight County

• Average child care tuition: $7,987

• Infant, center-based care: $11,488

• Infant, home-based care: $8,733

• Toddler, center-based care: $8,446

• Toddler, home-based care: $5,405

• Preschool, center-based care: $8,446

• Preschool, home-based care: $5,405

91. Shenandoah County

• Average child care tuition: $7,944

• Infant, center-based care: $9,397

• Infant, home-based care: $8,827

• Toddler, center-based care: $8,009

• Toddler, home-based care: $7,136

• Preschool, center-based care: $7,357

• Preschool, home-based care: $6,938

92. Amelia County

• Average child care tuition: $7,919

• Infant, center-based care: $9,758

• Infant, home-based care: $9,951

• Toddler, center-based care: $7,464

• Toddler, home-based care: $6,838

• Preschool, center-based care: $6,858

• Preschool, home-based care: $6,648

93. Accomack County

• Average child care tuition: $7,839

• Infant, center-based care: $11,550

• Infant, home-based care: $7,470

• Toddler, center-based care: $8,006

• Toddler, home-based care: $6,417

• Preschool, center-based care: $7,354

• Preschool, home-based care: $6,238

94. Floyd County

• Average child care tuition: $7,807

• Infant, center-based care: $10,509

• Infant, home-based care: $7,961

• Toddler, center-based care: $8,585

• Toddler, home-based care: $6,034

• Preschool, center-based care: $7,887

• Preschool, home-based care: $5,865

95. Giles County

• Average child care tuition: $7,807

• Infant, center-based care: $10,509

• Infant, home-based care: $7,961

• Toddler, center-based care: $8,585

• Toddler, home-based care: $6,034

• Preschool, center-based care: $7,887

• Preschool, home-based care: $5,865

96. Mecklenburg County

• Average child care tuition: $7,800

• Infant, center-based care: $9,758

• Infant, home-based care: $9,951

• Toddler, center-based care: $7,092

• Toddler, home-based care: $6,838

• Preschool, center-based care: $6,515

• Preschool, home-based care: $6,648

97. Lynchburg City County

• Average child care tuition: $7,611

• Infant, center-based care: $9,413

• Infant, home-based care: $7,653

• Toddler, center-based care: $6,693

• Toddler, home-based care: $7,606

• Preschool, center-based care: $6,693

• Preschool, home-based care: $7,606

98. Bland County

• Average child care tuition: $7,533

• Infant, center-based care: $8,633

• Infant, home-based care: $7,961

• Toddler, center-based care: $7,464

• Toddler, home-based care: $7,240

• Preschool, center-based care: $6,858

• Preschool, home-based care: $7,039

99. Campbell County

• Average child care tuition: $7,454

• Infant, center-based care: $8,471

• Infant, home-based care: $7,653

• Toddler, center-based care: $6,693

• Toddler, home-based care: $7,606

• Preschool, center-based care: $6,693

• Preschool, home-based care: $7,606

100. Charlotte County

• Average child care tuition: $7,408

• Infant, center-based care: $9,100

• Infant, home-based care: $9,336

• Toddler, center-based care: $6,960

• Toddler, home-based care: $6,417

• Preschool, center-based care: $6,396

• Preschool, home-based care: $6,238

101. Cumberland County

• Average child care tuition: $7,408

• Infant, center-based care: $9,100

• Infant, home-based care: $9,336

• Toddler, center-based care: $6,960

• Toddler, home-based care: $6,417

• Preschool, center-based care: $6,396

• Preschool, home-based care: $6,238

102. Alleghany County

• Average child care tuition: $7,316

• Infant, center-based care: $9,664

• Infant, home-based care: $7,358

• Toddler, center-based care: $7,894

• Toddler, home-based care: $5,948

• Preschool, center-based care: $7,251

• Preschool, home-based care: $5,784

103. Brunswick County

• Average child care tuition: $7,301

• Infant, center-based care: $8,973

• Infant, home-based care: $9,198

• Toddler, center-based care: $6,864

• Toddler, home-based care: $6,321

• Preschool, center-based care: $6,306

• Preschool, home-based care: $6,144

104. Patrick County

• Average child care tuition: $7,194

• Infant, center-based care: $9,664

• Infant, home-based care: $7,358

• Toddler, center-based care: $7,894

• Toddler, home-based care: $5,576

• Preschool, center-based care: $7,251

• Preschool, home-based care: $5,422

105. Appomattox County

• Average child care tuition: $7,160

• Infant, center-based care: $8,725

• Infant, home-based care: $8,827

• Toddler, center-based care: $7,009

• Toddler, home-based care: $6,065

• Preschool, center-based care: $6,439

• Preschool, home-based care: $5,896

106. Wythe County

• Average child care tuition: $7,046

• Infant, center-based care: $8,050

• Infant, home-based care: $7,470

• Toddler, center-based care: $6,960

• Toddler, home-based care: $6,793

• Preschool, center-based care: $6,396

• Preschool, home-based care: $6,604

107. Prince Edward County

• Average child care tuition: $6,978

• Infant, center-based care: $9,050

• Infant, home-based care: $8,733

• Toddler, center-based care: $6,636

• Toddler, home-based care: $5,405

• Preschool, center-based care: $6,636

• Preschool, home-based care: $5,405

108. Smyth County

• Average child care tuition: $6,944

• Infant, center-based care: $7,937

• Infant, home-based care: $7,358

• Toddler, center-based care: $6,864

• Toddler, home-based care: $6,691

• Preschool, center-based care: $6,306

• Preschool, home-based care: $6,506

109. Craig County

• Average child care tuition: $6,927

• Infant, center-based care: $9,350

• Infant, home-based care: $7,039

• Toddler, center-based care: $7,638

• Toddler, home-based care: $5,334

• Preschool, center-based care: $7,017

• Preschool, home-based care: $5,186

110. Amherst County

• Average child care tuition: $6,776

• Infant, center-based care: $9,050

• Infant, home-based care: $8,733

• Toddler, center-based care: $6,033

• Toddler, home-based care: $5,405

• Preschool, center-based care: $6,033

• Preschool, home-based care: $5,405

111. Pittsylvania County

• Average child care tuition: $6,637

• Infant, center-based care: $9,397

• Infant, home-based care: $7,061

• Toddler, center-based care: $6,675

• Toddler, home-based care: $5,351

• Preschool, center-based care: $6,132

• Preschool, home-based care: $5,203

112. Washington County

• Average child care tuition: $6,618

• Infant, center-based care: $8,007

• Infant, home-based care: $6,986

• Toddler, center-based care: $6,636

• Toddler, home-based care: $5,722

• Preschool, center-based care: $6,636

• Preschool, home-based care: $5,722

113. Norton City County

• Average child care tuition: $6,407

• Infant, center-based care: $7,217

• Infant, home-based care: $5,669

• Toddler, center-based care: $7,302

• Toddler, home-based care: $5,476

• Preschool, center-based care: $7,302

• Preschool, home-based care: $5,476

114. Wise County

• Average child care tuition: $6,407

• Infant, center-based care: $7,217

• Infant, home-based care: $5,669

• Toddler, center-based care: $7,302

• Toddler, home-based care: $5,476

• Preschool, center-based care: $7,302

• Preschool, home-based care: $5,476

115. Covington City County

• Average child care tuition: $6,364

• Infant, center-based care: $8,786

• Infant, home-based care: $5,669

• Toddler, center-based care: $6,998

• Toddler, home-based care: $4,868

• Preschool, center-based care: $6,998

• Preschool, home-based care: $4,868

116. Danville City County

• Average child care tuition: $6,312

• Infant, center-based care: $8,471

• Infant, home-based care: $5,669

• Toddler, center-based care: $7,302

• Toddler, home-based care: $4,564

• Preschool, center-based care: $7,302

• Preschool, home-based care: $4,564

117. Galax City County

• Average child care tuition: $6,306

• Infant, center-based care: $7,217

• Infant, home-based care: $5,669

• Toddler, center-based care: $6,998

• Toddler, home-based care: $5,476

• Preschool, center-based care: $6,998

• Preschool, home-based care: $5,476

118. Buckingham County

• Average child care tuition: $6,293

• Infant, center-based care: $8,158

• Infant, home-based care: $7,086

• Toddler, center-based care: $6,085

• Toddler, home-based care: $5,173

• Preschool, center-based care: $6,085

• Preschool, home-based care: $5,173

119. Halifax County

• Average child care tuition: $6,293

• Infant, center-based care: $8,158

• Infant, home-based care: $7,086

• Toddler, center-based care: $6,085

• Toddler, home-based care: $5,173

• Preschool, center-based care: $6,085

• Preschool, home-based care: $5,173

120. Lunenburg County

• Average child care tuition: $6,293

• Infant, center-based care: $8,158

• Infant, home-based care: $7,086

• Toddler, center-based care: $6,085

• Toddler, home-based care: $5,173

• Preschool, center-based care: $6,085

• Preschool, home-based care: $5,173

121. Nottoway County

• Average child care tuition: $6,293

• Infant, center-based care: $8,158

• Infant, home-based care: $7,086

• Toddler, center-based care: $6,085

• Toddler, home-based care: $5,173

• Preschool, center-based care: $6,085

• Preschool, home-based care: $5,173

122. Radford City County

• Average child care tuition: $6,263

• Infant, center-based care: $8,786

• Infant, home-based care: $5,669

• Toddler, center-based care: $6,998

• Toddler, home-based care: $4,564

• Preschool, center-based care: $6,998

• Preschool, home-based care: $4,564

123. Bristol City County

• Average child care tuition: $6,207

• Infant, center-based care: $7,844

• Infant, home-based care: $5,669

• Toddler, center-based care: $6,389

• Toddler, home-based care: $5,476

• Preschool, center-based care: $6,389

• Preschool, home-based care: $5,476

124. Buchanan County

• Average child care tuition: $6,103

• Infant, center-based care: $7,217

• Infant, home-based care: $5,669

• Toddler, center-based care: $6,085

• Toddler, home-based care: $5,780

• Preschool, center-based care: $6,085

• Preschool, home-based care: $5,780

125. Carroll County

• Average child care tuition: $6,001

• Infant, center-based care: $7,217

• Infant, home-based care: $5,669

• Toddler, center-based care: $6,085

• Toddler, home-based care: $5,476

• Preschool, center-based care: $6,085

• Preschool, home-based care: $5,476

126. Dickenson County

• Average child care tuition: $6,001

• Infant, center-based care: $7,217

• Infant, home-based care: $5,669

• Toddler, center-based care: $6,085

• Toddler, home-based care: $5,476

• Preschool, center-based care: $6,085

• Preschool, home-based care: $5,476

127. Grayson County

• Average child care tuition: $6,001

• Infant, center-based care: $7,217

• Infant, home-based care: $5,669

• Toddler, center-based care: $6,085

• Toddler, home-based care: $5,476

• Preschool, center-based care: $6,085

• Preschool, home-based care: $5,476

128. Lee County

• Average child care tuition: $6,001

• Infant, center-based care: $7,217

• Infant, home-based care: $5,669

• Toddler, center-based care: $6,085

• Toddler, home-based care: $5,476

• Preschool, center-based care: $6,085

• Preschool, home-based care: $5,476

129. Russell County

• Average child care tuition: $6,001

• Infant, center-based care: $7,217

• Infant, home-based care: $5,669

• Toddler, center-based care: $6,085

• Toddler, home-based care: $5,476

• Preschool, center-based care: $6,085

• Preschool, home-based care: $5,476

130. Scott County

• Average child care tuition: $6,001

• Infant, center-based care: $7,217

• Infant, home-based care: $5,669

• Toddler, center-based care: $6,085

• Toddler, home-based care: $5,476

• Preschool, center-based care: $6,085

• Preschool, home-based care: $5,476

131. Tazewell County

• Average child care tuition: $5,798

• Infant, center-based care: $7,217

• Infant, home-based care: $5,669

• Toddler, center-based care: $5,476

• Toddler, home-based care: $5,476

• Preschool, center-based care: $5,476

• Preschool, home-based care: $5,476

132. Henry County

• Average child care tuition: $5,700

• Infant, center-based care: $7,844

• Infant, home-based care: $5,669

• Toddler, center-based care: $5,780

• Toddler, home-based care: $4,564

• Preschool, center-based care: $5,780

• Preschool, home-based care: $4,564

133. Martinsville City County

• Average child care tuition: $5,700

• Infant, center-based care: $7,844

• Infant, home-based care: $5,669

• Toddler, center-based care: $5,780

• Toddler, home-based care: $4,564

• Preschool, center-based care: $5,780

• Preschool, home-based care: $4,564

Data and Methodology

The data above is adjusted to 2026 dollars based on the data from the National Database of Childcare Prices for 2024, released by the U.S. Department of Labor (Women’s Bureau).