Average daycare prices and childcare options in the Little Rock, AR metro area
Little Rock Childcare Cost Summary
Infant Care
Toddler Care
Preschool
Affordability in Little Rock
of median household income goes to infant childcare
The median household income in the Little Rock metro area is $62,402. Childcare costs represent a significant portion of family budgets in this area.
How Little Rock Compares
| Location | Infant (Monthly) | Infant (Annual) |
|---|---|---|
| Little Rock | $547 | $6,559 |
| Arkansas Average | $567 | $6,800 |
| National Average | $1,233 | $14,800 |
Little Rock childcare costs are about the same as 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 Little Rock
Daycare Centers
Center-based care in Little Rock averages $547/month for infants. The Little Rock, AR area has numerous licensed centers offering full-time care.
Family Daycare
Family daycare (in-home care providers) averages $464/month for infants in Little Rock – typically 15% less than centers.
Nanny/Au Pair
Private in-home care through a nanny in Little Rock typically costs $16,397/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
