Average daycare prices and childcare options in the Dallas, TX metro area
Dallas Childcare Cost Summary
Infant Care
Toddler Care
Preschool
Affordability in Dallas
of median household income goes to infant childcare
The median household income in the Dallas metro area is $86,994. Childcare costs represent a significant portion of family budgets in this area.
How Dallas Compares
| Location | Infant (Monthly) | Infant (Annual) |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas | $962 | $11,550 |
| Texas Average | $917 | $11,000 |
| National Average | $1,233 | $14,800 |
Dallas childcare costs are about the same as the Texas state average.
Statewide Information
For more details on childcare costs, subsidies, and paid family leave programs across Texas, see our comprehensive Texas Childcare Cost Guide.
Types of Childcare in Dallas
Daycare Centers
Center-based care in Dallas averages $962/month for infants. The Dallas, TX area has numerous licensed centers offering full-time care.
Family Daycare
Family daycare (in-home care providers) averages $766/month for infants in Dallas – typically 20% less than centers.
Nanny/Au Pair
Private in-home care through a nanny in Dallas typically costs $28,875/year for full-time care, higher than the national average due to cost of living.
Financial Assistance in Texas
Child Care Subsidy Program
Texas’s childcare subsidy program helps eligible families. Contact your local resource and referral agency to apply.
Tax Benefits
- Dependent Care FSA: Save up to $5,000/year pre-tax
- Child and Dependent Care Credit: Up to $3,000 per child
- Child Tax Credit: Up to $2,000 per child
