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How Much Does Daycare Cost in Green Bay, WI, WI?

Infant center-based care averages $1140/month in Green Bay, WI. 7% below national avg. Toddler care runs $1010/month, preschool $860/month.

Green Bay, WI average monthly daycare costs

Infant (center)

$1140

7% below national avg

Toddler (center)

$1010

$12,120/year

Preschool (center)

$860

$10,320/year

School Age

$710

Before/after school care

Home-Based

$900

Family home, infant rate

Nanny

$2,470

Full-time, metro avg

Source: ACF Child Care Market Rate Survey + metro cost-of-living adjustment. 2026 estimates.

Green Bay, WI vs. Wisconsin vs. National Average

How Green Bay, WI compares to the state and national averages for each age group.

Age / Care Type Green Bay, WI
Infant — Center-Based $1,140/mo
Toddler — Center-Based $1,010/mo
Preschool — Center $860/mo
School Age — Center $710/mo
Infant — Home-Based $900/mo
Nanny (Full-Time) $2,470/mo

Annual Daycare Cost in Green Bay, WI

Full-time infant center care in Green Bay, WI costs $13,680/year. At the national average that's $14,760/year — Green Bay, WI families pay $1,080 less per year for infant care.

Infant / year

$13,680

Toddler / year

$12,120

Preschool / year

$10,320

School Age / year

$8,520

Childcare Subsidies in Wisconsin

Wisconsin participates in the federal CCDF (Child Care and Development Fund) program. A family of 4 earning up to $6,200/month may qualify for subsidized care. The maximum subsidy for infant care is up to $820/month.

Common Questions About Daycare Costs in Green Bay, WI

How much does daycare cost in Green Bay, WI?

Infant center-based daycare in Green Bay, WI averages $1140/month in 2026. That's $90 below the national average of $1230/month — more affordable than many major metros.

How does Green Bay, WI compare to the Wisconsin state average?

Green Bay, WI infant daycare runs about $60/month (5%) below the Wisconsin statewide average of $1200/month. See all daycare costs in Wisconsin.

Does daycare get cheaper as my child gets older in Green Bay, WI?

Yes. In Green Bay, WI: infant care ($1140/month) → toddler care ($1010/month, 11% drop) → preschool ($860/month, 25% drop from infant) → school age ($710/month, 38% drop from infant). Staffing ratio requirements loosen as children age, reducing per-child costs.

Is a nanny cheaper than daycare in Green Bay, WI?

For one child, no — a full-time nanny in Green Bay, WI averages $2,470/month versus $1140/month for center-based infant care. For two children sharing a nanny, the equation can flip. Use the daycare vs nanny calculator.

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