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Average Monthly Childcare Cost 2026: Daycare, Nanny, and Au Pair

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EdCost Editorial Team
Personal Finance Educators
Published: 2026-07-31 | Reading Time: ~11 min read
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Sources & Methodology
  • U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
  • Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB)

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