Estimate your monthly child care expenses, compare costs across states, find tax savings, and check subsidy eligibility. Data from Child Care Aware and BLS.
Powered by Child Care Aware of America 2025 data and IRS tax rules. All costs based on real state-by-state averages so you get accurate estimates wherever you live.
Calculate your Child and Dependent Care Credit (Form 2441) and Dependent Care FSA savings. See exactly how much you can save on federal taxes each year.
Estimate your CCDF child care subsidy eligibility based on income, state, and family size. Find out if you qualify for assistance programs in your area.
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