Average daycare prices and childcare options in the Fayetteville, AR metro area
Fayetteville Childcare Cost Summary
Infant Care
Toddler Care
Preschool
Affordability in Fayetteville
of median household income goes to infant childcare
The median household income in the Fayetteville metro area is $63,357. Childcare costs represent a significant portion of family budgets in this area.
How Fayetteville Compares
| Location | Infant (Monthly) | Infant (Annual) |
|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville | $641 | $7,689 |
| Arkansas Average | $567 | $6,800 |
| National Average | $1,233 | $14,800 |
Fayetteville childcare costs are 13% higher than the Arkansas state average.
Statewide Information
For more details on childcare costs, subsidies, and paid family leave programs across Arkansas, see our comprehensive Arkansas Childcare Cost Guide.
Types of Childcare in Fayetteville
Daycare Centers
Center-based care in Fayetteville averages $641/month for infants. The Fayetteville, AR area has numerous licensed centers offering full-time care.
Family Daycare
Family daycare (in-home care providers) averages $534/month for infants in Fayetteville – typically 17% less than centers.
Nanny/Au Pair
Private in-home care through a nanny in Fayetteville typically costs $19,222/year for full-time care, higher than the national average due to cost of living.
Financial Assistance in Arkansas
Child Care Subsidy Program
Arkansas’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
