This statistic shows the average monthly costs of child care to a family in the United States, as of 2012. In 2012, 53 percent of respondents stated they paid between 1 and 500 U.S. dollars per month on child care.

In 2020, the annual costs for full-time care for an infant in the state of New York totaled to 22,500 U.S. dollars. Annual full-time care costs for infants in Maryland was the highest in the country in that year, coming in at 24,500 U.S. dollars.

In 2022, the average expenditure on babysitting and child care services in the United States was almost 136 U.S. dollars per consumer unit. Between 2007 and 2022, the average expenditure increased by almost 55 U.S. dollars.

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Summary

The State of Early Education and Care in Boston: Supply, Demand, Affordability, and Quality, is the first in what is planned as a recurrent landscape survey of early childhood, preschool and childcare programs in every neighborhood of Boston. It focuses on potential supply, demand and gaps in child-care seats (availability, quality and affordability). This report’s estimates set a baseline understanding to help focus and track investments and policy changes for early childhood in the city.

This publication is a culmination of efforts by a diverse data committee representing providers, parents, funding agencies, policymakers, advocates, and researchers. The report includes data from several sources, such as American Community Survey, Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care, Massachusetts Department of Elementary & Secondary Education, Boston Public Health Commission, City of Boston, among others. For detailed information on methodology, findings and recommendations, please access the full report here

The first dataset contains all Census data used in the publication. Data is presented by neighborhoods:

• Population 0 – 5 years;
• Population 0 – 2 years;
• Population 3 – 5 years;
• Race/ethnicity for children 0 – 4 years (White, non-Hispanic; Black; Asian; Hispanic/Latinx);
• Family type (married couples, female householder, male householder);
• Poverty status;
• Family median income in the past 12 months;
• Average cost of care as a percentage of median family income (infant, preschool);
• Share of families that cannot afford care (infant, preschool)

The Boston Planning & Development Agency Research Division analyzed 2013-2017 American Community Survey data to estimate numbers by ZIP-Code. The Boston Opportunity Agenda combined that data by the approximate neighborhoods and estimated cost of care and affordability.

Additional notes:

• Record Type: Each record represents a ZIP-Code defined neighborhood. See list below for detailed information on Boston ZIP-Codes used to create each one of the 15 neighborhoods.
• Data Quality: Numbers presented here came from 2013-2017 American Community Survey data. Therefore, these are ESTIMATES and have margin of errors. The smaller the geographical unit, the greater the margin of error. The Boston Planning & Development Agency analyzed the data to estimate numbers by ZIP-Code.
• Race/Ethnicity: Non-White Hispanics may be double counted due to data limitations.
• Cost of Care: The average cost of care as a percentage of median family income was computed assuming the annual average cost of infant care was $19,877 and the average cost of preschool care was $ 13,771 (Childcare Aware of America, 2019). For each neighborhood we estimated the impact of child care (infant and preschool) on its median annual family income.
• Affordability: The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) sets a standard regarding the affordability of child care, where the annual cost of child care should not exceed 10 percent of household annual income. Using this 10% threshold, we estimated that to afford market rate infant care, a family’s annual income would have to be at least $198,770. The census income bracket closest to this income was a family income of $150,000– 199,999. To afford preschool care, a family's annual income should be at least $137,710. Thus, the census income bracket that encompass this income is $125,000 - 149,999. For both infant and preschool care, we underestimated the number of families that can afford care.

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This statistic shows the average annual cost of full-time care for a school-age child in family care in the U.S. in 2020, by state. In 2020, annual costs for before and after school care for a school-age child in family care in Hawaii totaled about 6,199 U.S. dollars, compared with California where it costs 13,479 U.S. dollars.

United States - Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers: Tuition, Other School Fees, and Childcare in U.S. City Average was 881.00600 Index 1982-84=100 in February of 2025, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, United States - Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers: Tuition, Other School Fees, and Childcare in U.S. City Average reached a record high of 881.00600 in February of 2025 and a record low of 57.50000 in January of 1978. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for United States - Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers: Tuition, Other School Fees, and Childcare in U.S. City Average - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on March of 2025.

This statistic shows the average monthly cost of child care centers for families in the United States in 2015, by state. In 2015, the average monthly cost of childcare in Alabama was 615.67 U.S. dollars.

This statistic shows the average costs of raising a child from birth to age 18 for a middle-income, two-child, two-parent family in the U.S. in 2013. Nearly 45,000 U.S. dollars have to be paid per child for child care and education. The total costs of raising a child in 2013 amount to about 245,340 U.S. dollars.

For a single parent with two children, earning the average wage, the United States had proportionately the most expensive childcare among selected countries, with net childcare costs taking up 37 percent of net household income. This figure was around nine percent in the OECD on average.

This data provides historical summaries of total participation and meals served as part of the USDA's Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) School Breakfast Program. The summary data begins in 1969, the year that FNS was established to administer USDA's nutrition assistance program. The School Breakfast Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools and residential child care institutions. It began as a pilot project in 1966, and was made permanent in 1975. The School Breakfast Program is administered at the Federal level by the Food and Nutrition Service. At the State level, the program is usually administered by State education agencies, which operate the program through agreements with local school food authorities in more than 89,000 schools and institutions. School districts and independent schools that choose to take part in the breakfast program receive cash subsidies from the USDA for each meal they serve. In return, they must serve breakfasts that meet Federal requirements, and they must offer free or reduced price breakfasts to eligible children. Any child at a participating school may purchase a meal through the School Breakfast Program. Children from families with incomes at or below 130 percent of the Federal poverty level are eligible for free meals. Those with incomes between 130 percent and 185 percent of the poverty level are eligible for reduced-price meals. Resources in this dataset:Resource Title: School Breakfast Participation and Meals Served Data. File Name: sbsummar.xlsResource Description: Data are provided by federal fiscal year rather than calendar or school year. This includes the months of October through September. The total participation numbers for this data is based on a nine month average: October - May plus September.Resource Title: School Breakfast Participation and Meals Served Data. File Name: SchoolBreakfasts2.csvResource Description: Data are provided by federal fiscal year rather than calendar or school year. This includes the months of October through September. The total participation numbers for this data is based on a nine month average: October - May plus September. Participation and meals served numbers are counted in millions, and the free/reduced price meals is a percentage of total meals. 2] in the reduced price column indicates that these numbers were included with the free participation numbers. Resource Title: Data Dictionary. File Name: Data Dictionary_SchoolBreakfastParticipationMealsServed.csv

According to Cognitive Market Research, the global Babysitters Platform market is USD XXX billion in 2023 and will grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.00% from 2023 to 2030

The global babysitters’ platform market will expand at a 6.00% CAGR between 2023 and 2030.
The demand for babysitter platforms is rising due to the number of working parents and their hectic schedules, as well as more women entering the workforce.
Demand for Serve to employees remains higher in thebabysitter’s platform market.
The Ios category held the highest babysitters platform market revenue share in 2023.
North America will continue to lead, whereas the Asia Pacific babysitter’s platform market will experience the strongest growth until 2030.

Changing Lifestyles and Busy Parental Schedules to Provide Viable Market Output

The increasing participation of women in the workforce, coupled with busy lifestyles, has led to a rising demand for babysitters. Modern parents often juggle multiple responsibilities, including work, social engagements, and personal pursuits, leaving them with limited time for childcare. Babysitter platforms offer a convenient solution, providing access to qualified caregivers who can cater to diverse scheduling needs. As families recognize the importance of maintaining a balance between professional and personal life, the demand for reliable, flexible, and trustworthy babysitters continues to grow. The ability of babysitter platforms to cater to these evolving parental demands positions them as indispensable tools, thereby driving the market's expansion.

Podium, a platform for small business's communication and payments, opened Little Founders in July 2021. The facility meets a major demand for high-quality, reasonably priced childcare and gives crucial flexibility to working parents by giving kids a secure, healthy, and educational environment.

In addition, babysitter platforms offer a sense of security for parents as they typically conduct thorough background checks and provide reviews and ratings from other families. This further enhances the trust and reliability, making them a preferred choice for parents seeking quality childcare services. As the gig economy thrives, these platforms will likely grow even more.

Technological Advancements and Digitalization to Propel Market Growth

The Babysitters Platform market is experiencing a transformative phase due to rapid technological advancements and the widespread adoption of digital platforms. Mobile applications and online platforms have revolutionized how parents find, hire, and interact with babysitters. Advanced features such as real-time tracking, secure payment gateways, and in-app messaging have enhanced the overall user experience, ensuring convenience and safety for parents and caregivers. These technological innovations have significantly streamlined the babysitter-parent matching process, making it more efficient and accessible.

The Rise in The Single Parent Households Fuels the Market Growth

Market Dynamics For Babysitters Platform Market

Limited Physical Supervision to Hinder Market Growth

In remote babysitting scenarios, physical supervision of the caregiver's interactions with the child is absent. Unlike traditional babysitting services, where parents can observe and assess the caregiver's performance in person, remote platforms rely heavily on digital communication. This limitation raises concerns about the quality of care, the child's safety, and the caregiver's ability to handle emergencies effectively. The lack of direct oversight can lead to misunderstandings, miscommunications, or delays in response during critical situations. Addressing these challenges and establishing reliable communication channels that assure parents about their child's well-being is crucial for the Remote Babysitters Platform market to gain widespread user acceptance and trust.

Impact of COVID-19 on the Babysitters Platform Market

The Babysitters Platform Market felt the significant impact of the COVID-19 pandemic as families across the globe adjusted to a new normal. With lockdowns and restrictions in place, the demand for babysitters decreased as parents worked from home or took on homeschooling responsibilities. Concerns over health and safety led to a preference for fewer external interactions, causing a decline in the usage of bab...

As of May 2020, the average spending on essential products during pregnancy and a child's first year of life in Peru was estimated at approximately 5.8 thousand U.S. dollars, making it the most expensive country to have a newborn among a selection of Latin American nations. In Mexico - the second most afforable place for new parents, among the analyzed countries - average pregnancy and newborn spending amounted to close to 2.7 thousand U.S. dollars, or close to 24 thousand pesos (as of May 2020), with furniture and house appliances as the category with the highest level of expenditure.

In 2021, there were 168,063 white children in foster care in the United States. This is compared to 86,645 Black or African American children and 85,215 Hispanic children who were in foster care.

Foster care in the United States

Foster care is where minors are taken care of in different institutions, such as a group home or private home of a caregiver certified by the state (called a foster parent). The procedure for becoming a foster parent in the United States varies from state to state. It is up to the state to determine the process; however it is overseen by the Department of Child Protective Services. It is sometimes seen as a precursor to adoption, which is different from fostering a child. There are many barriers to fostering and adopting children, such as high costs and long wait times, which can discourage people from doing it.

Who are foster children?

The number of children in foster care in the United States has decreased slightly since 2011. When looked at by age, most of the children in foster care in 2020 were one year old, and slightly more male children were in foster care than female children. Most of the children in foster care were placed into non-relative foster family homes, and in most cases, the primary goal of foster care is to reunify children with their parents or primary caregivers.

In 2021, the percentage of children and adolescents who received treatment or counseling from a mental health professional in the past year varied across the United States. Vermont was the state with the highest percentage of children and adolescents who received mental health treatment, while Hawaii was the lowest. Across the U.S. the average rate was 11.2 percent. This graph shows the percentage of children and adolescents in United States aged 3-17 who received treatment or counseling from a mental health professional in the past 12 months as of 2021.

The cost of giving birth through cesarean section in the United States varies significantly by state and insurance status. In 2023, the national median charge for a C-section delivery for those without insurance, or using out-of-network services, was 37,654 U.S. dollars, with New Jersey topping the list of the highest costs at 52,592 U.S. dollars.
Insurance impact on c-section costs Having insurance significantly reduces the financial burden of childbirth. The national median allowed value for insured, in-network C-sections was 16,943 U.S. dollars in 2023, less than half the cost for uninsured patients. Even with insurance, costs vary widely by state, with New Jersey again having the highest median allowed value at 26,900 U.S. dollars. The disparity between insured and uninsured costs underscores the importance of healthcare coverage for expectant mothers. C-section rates and reasons C-section rates in the United States remain higher than national targets. In 2022, the average C-section rate for low-risk first-time mothers was 25.2 percent, above the national target of 23.6 percent. Among all live births, the C-section rate was even higher, at 32.1 percent in 2022. A 2023 survey revealed that about a quarter of women who had C-sections in the past six months did so due to previous C-sections, while over half reported having emergency C-sections. (1448381, 1448748)

In 2022, the leading causes of death for children aged one to four years in the United States were unintentional injuries and congenital malformations, deformations, and chromosomal abnormalities. At that time, around 31 percent of all deaths among these children were caused by unintentional injuries. Differences in causes of death among children by age Just as unintentional injuries are the leading cause of death among children aged one to four, it is also the leading cause of death for the age groups five to nine and 10 to 14. However, congenital malformations, deformations, and chromosomal abnormalities account for fewer deaths as children become older, while the share of deaths caused by cancer is higher among those aged five to nine and 10 to 14. In fact, cancer is the second leading cause of death among five to nine-year-olds, accounting for around 15 percent of all deaths. Sadly, the second leading cause of death among children aged 10 to 14 is intentional self-harm, with 13 percent of all deaths among those in this age group caused by suicide. Leading causes of death in the United States The leading causes of death in the United States are heart disease and malignant neoplasms. Together, these two diseases accounted for around 40 percent of all deaths in the United States in 2022. That year, COVID-19 was the fourth leading cause of death, with about six percent of all deaths caused by COVID-19. In 2022, the lifetime odds that the average person in the United States would die from heart disease was one in six, while the odds for cancer were one in seven and for COVID-19 one in 23.

Between 2015 and 2018, obesity rates in U.S. children and adolescents stood at 19.3 and 20.9 percent, respectively. This is a noteworthy increase compared to the percentages seen between 1988 and 1994.

U.S. high school obesity rates

Roughly 18 percent of black, as well as Hispanic students in the United States, were obese between 2016 and 2017. Male obesity rates were noticeably higher than those of female students for each of the ethnicities during the measured period. For example, about 22 percent of male Hispanic high school students were obese, compared to 14 percent of female students. The American states with the highest number of obese high school students in 2019 included Mississippi, West Virginia, and Arkansas, respectively. Mississippi had a high school student obesity rate of over 23 percent that year.

Physically inactive Americans

Adults from Mississippi and Arkansas were also reported to be some of the least physically active people in the United States in 2018. When surveyed, over 30 percent of adults from Kentucky and Arkansas had not exercised within the preceding 30 days. The national physical inactivity average stood at approximately 26 percent that year.

In 2022, the child abuse rate for children of Hispanic origin was at 7, indicating 7 out of every 1,000 Hispanic children in the United States suffered from some sort of abuse. This rate was highest among American Indian or Alaska Native children, with 14.3 children out of every 1,000 experiencing some form of abuse. Child abuse in the U.S. The child abuse rate in the United States is highest among American Indian or Alaska Native victims, followed by African-American victims. It is most common among children between two to five years of age. While child abuse cases are fairly evenly distributed between girls and boys, more boys than girls are victims of abuse resulting in death. The most common type of maltreatment is neglect, followed by physical abuse. Risk factors Child abuse is often reported by teachers, law enforcement officers, or social service providers. In the large majority of cases, the perpetrators of abuse were a parent of the victim. Risk factors, such as teen pregnancy, violent crime, and poverty that are associated with abuse and neglect have been found to be quite high in the United States in comparison to other countries.