Home Daycare Tuition Calculator

Setting the right tuition rate is critical for running a sustainable home daycare. Enter your monthly operating costs, desired profit, and number of children enrolled to calculate a fair per-child tuition rate.

Tuition Per Child Per Week
Total monthly revenue needed ($)
Tuition per child per month ($)
Tuition per child per week ($)

About this calculator

Estimate fair weekly or monthly tuition rates for a home daycare based on operating costs, target profit, and number of enrolled children.

Frequently Asked Questions

What should I include in monthly operating costs?

Include rent or mortgage portion, utilities, food, supplies, insurance, licensing fees, and any assistant staff wages.

How do I decide on desired profit?

Think of this as your target take-home pay after covering all business costs. Adjust based on local market rates and your income needs.

Does this account for part-time versus full-time children?

This calculator assumes equal full-time rates. For mixed schedules, calculate a weighted average of children or run the calculator separately for each group.