Each year the Council updates the information on all early care and education programs and providers in our referral database. Most, but not all, of the programs provide us with their fees. This information has been used to determine the average cost of full time child care in Westchester County.
| Average Cost of Care |
Full Time Weekly Rate |
| Child Care Centers |
Range |
Average |
| Infants (6 Weeks - 18 Months) |
$250 - $467 |
$324 |
| Toddlers (19 Months - 35 Months) |
$225 - $467 |
$297 |
| Preschoolers (3-5 years old) |
$150 - $375 |
$267 |
| School Age (5-12years old) |
$240 - $250 |
$250 |
| Hourly Part Time School Age (5-12years old) |
$7 - $10 |
$8 |
| Family/Group Family Child Care Providers |
|
|
| Infants (6 Weeks - 23 Months) |
$150 - $438 |
$267 |
| Toddlers (24 Months - 35 Months) |
$140 - $425 |
$248 |
| Preschoolers (3-5 years old) |
$100 - $425 |
$239 |
| School Age (5-12years old) |
$125 - $375 |
$223 |
| Hourly Part Time School Age (5-12years old) |
$4 - $20 |
$9 |
| School Age Programs |
|
|
| Weekly Part Time School Age (5-12years old) |
$15- $225 |
$89 |
| Hourly Part Time School Age (5-12years old) |
$5 - $10 |
$8 |
Click below for the average cost of care in a specific area:
Mount Vernon
New Rochelle
Ossining
Port Chester
White Plains
Yonkers
Yorktown
Parents and the High Cost of Child Care: 2010 Update
NACCRRA's new report found that child care is expensive and costs are rising all over the country, beyond the reach of many families. New York is behind only Massachusetts in terms of average costs of care.
Click here to see full report.
If you have any questions, be sure to call the Council at (914) 761-3456 ext. 140. |
