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How much does infant child care cost in Fort Wayne, IN?

$16.83/hour

As of November 2024, the average starting cost of infants child care in Fort Wayne, IN is $16.83 per hour. The weekly rate for infants child care in Fort Wayne, IN is $673 for working a 40-hour week. And the monthly cost is approximately $2,188 for 130 hours of work.

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Data is based on rates in caregiver and provider profiles on Care.com. Last updated in November 2024.

Here's a comparison of infant child care costs in Fort Wayne, IN to both state and national rates

The cost of hiring infants child care in Fort Wayne, IN is approximately -4% lower than Indiana average starting rate of $17.48 per hour and -16% lower than the national average of $19.94.

Location

Starting rate (avg)

Max rate (avg)

Fort Wayne, IN

$16.83/hr

$24.49/hr

Indiana

$17.48/hr

$25.80/hr

United States

$19.94/hr

$27.80/hr

$16.83

$24.49

Fort Wayne, IN

$17.48

$25.80

Indiana

$19.94

$27.80

US

Starting rate (avg)

Max rate (avg)

These are the most affordable cities for infants child care near Fort Wayne, IN

In some cases, nearby cities may offer more affordable infant child care services. When evaluating infant child care pay rates in Fort Wayne, IN and its surrounding areas, it is essential to follow the minimum wage regulations and understand the proper way to pay legally. There are multiple benefits of paying legally that should be considered, such as tax deductions and fostering a professional employment relationship.

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These are the most expensive cities for infants child care near Fort Wayne, IN

You may pay more per hour for infants child care near Fort Wayne, IN and several factors can contribute to driving up the average rates. They include: higher cost of living, increased demand for infant child care services, a more competitive job market, and specific details surrounding your care needs (i.e. tasks, timeframe, frequency). As a result, it's important to consider these local factors when comparing infant child care rates and hiring infants child care near Fort Wayne, IN.

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