Childcare Cost in Providence County, RI
Infant center-based childcare in Providence County, RI costs $290 per week ($15,059 per year), based on DOL data. Family-based infant care is $254 per week ($13,233 per year). With a median household income of $72,579, the childcare burden index is 20.7% of income. The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174 for comparison.
Cost by Care Type
| Age Group | Center/Wk | Family/Wk |
|---|---|---|
| Infant (0-1) | $290 | $254 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $279 | $249 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $245 | $209 |
| School-Age (6+) | $62 | $211 |
Burden Index
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $72,579 |
| Burden Index | 20.7% (Severe) |
| National Median (Infant Center) | $174/wk |
How does Providence County compare?
At $290/wk for infant center care, Providence County runs 67% above the national median of $174/wk.
The Childcare Burden Index here is 20.7% of median household income — a severe burden, more than triple the 7% affordability threshold the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services uses.
For families looking to lower the bill, family-based (home) daycare in Providence County runs $254/wk for infants — about 12% less than center-based care, or $1,826 in annual savings. School-age care is the cheapest category at $62/wk (center) or $211/wk (family).
More about Providence County
The data source behind this answer is the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices. Every figure on the page traces back to that source; the methodology page describes the inputs and the refresh cadence in full detail.
A practical caveat: the headline answer above reflects the most recent the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices vintage; underlying data is often revised for months after first publication, and the right reference for any specific decision is whichever vintage is current at the time of the decision. The as-of date is stamped on every page.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor Women’s Bureau Childcare Prices, 2026.