Average daycare prices and childcare options in the Louisville, KY metro area
Louisville Childcare Cost Summary
Infant Care
Toddler Care
Preschool
Affordability in Louisville
of median household income goes to infant childcare
The median household income in the Louisville metro area is $75,491. Childcare costs represent a significant portion of family budgets in this area.
How Louisville Compares
| Location | Infant (Monthly) | Infant (Annual) |
|---|---|---|
| Louisville | $797 | $9,568 |
| Kentucky Average | $708 | $8,500 |
| National Average | $1,233 | $14,800 |
Louisville childcare costs are 13% higher than the Kentucky state average.
Statewide Information
For more details on childcare costs, subsidies, and paid family leave programs across Kentucky, see our comprehensive Kentucky Childcare Cost Guide.
Types of Childcare in Louisville
Daycare Centers
Center-based care in Louisville averages $797/month for infants. The Louisville, KY area has numerous licensed centers offering full-time care.
Family Daycare
Family daycare (in-home care providers) averages $605/month for infants in Louisville – typically 24% less than centers.
Nanny/Au Pair
Private in-home care through a nanny in Louisville typically costs $23,920/year for full-time care, higher than the national average due to cost of living.
Financial Assistance in Kentucky
Child Care Subsidy Program
Kentucky’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
