Child care costs $550 to $1,500 per month for full-time infant and toddler care and $400 to $1,300 per month for preschool programs for 3- to 5-year-olds. School-aged child care costs $150 to $500 per month for before and after-school care programs.

Private preschool costs $400 to $1,300 per month or $4,000 to $13,000 per year. Publicly funded preschools are free. Montessori preschool programs cost $1,000 to $1,500 per month. Preschool tuition includes full or half-day programs offered 2, 3, or 5 days per week.