Florida Childcare Cost Calculator
Calculate childcare costs in Florida. Infant daycare ~$15,173/yr. Compare options, tax credits, and DCFSA savings.
How This Calculator Works
Calculation methodology and assumptions
Childcare cost calculator for Florida. Weekly rate pre-filled based on national averages adjusted by Florida's cost of living index (102.8). National avg: infant daycare ~$14,760/yr, preschool ~$10,600/yr. DCFSA provides pre-tax savings up to $5,000/yr. Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit: 20-35% of up to $3,000 (1 child) or $6,000 (2+ children).
Key State Information
Florida childcare facts: Estimated infant daycare ~$15,173/yr (~$1,264/mo) | Preschool ~$10,897/yr | Median household income $67,917 | Childcare as % of income: ~22%.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does daycare cost in Florida?
In Florida, infant daycare averages approximately $15,173/year ($1,264/month). Preschool averages ~$10,897/year. This represents about 22% of the state's median household income of $67,917.
How can I reduce childcare costs in Florida?
Key strategies: (1) Use a Dependent Care FSA (save up to $5,000 pre-tax), (2) Claim the Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit (20-35% of costs), (3) Look into Florida state child care subsidy programs, (4) Consider family-based daycare vs centers, (5) Explore employer childcare benefits. Since Florida has no state income tax, the DCFSA saves on federal tax only.
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