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How much does infant child care cost in Menlo Park, CA?

$30.86/hour

As of November 2024, the average starting cost of infants child care in Menlo Park, CA is $30.86 per hour. The weekly rate for infants child care in Menlo Park, CA is $1,234 for working a 40-hour week. And the monthly cost is approximately $4,012 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 Menlo Park, CA to both state and national rates

The cost of hiring infants child care in Menlo Park, CA is approximately 30% higher than California average starting rate of $23.66 per hour and 55% higher than the national average of $19.92.

Location

Starting rate (avg)

Max rate (avg)

Menlo Park, CA

$30.86/hr

$37.29/hr

California

$23.66/hr

$31.33/hr

United States

$19.92/hr

$27.71/hr

$30.86

$37.29

Menlo Park, CA

$23.66

$31.33

California

$19.92

$27.71

US

Starting rate (avg)

Max rate (avg)

These are the most affordable cities for infants child care near Menlo Park, CA

In some cases, nearby cities may offer more affordable infant child care services. When evaluating infant child care pay rates in Menlo Park, CA 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.

City

Starting rate (avg)

Max rate (avg)

Milpitas, CA

$17.60/hr

$30.00/hr

Castro Valley, CA

$18.88/hr

$24.13/hr

Scotts Valley, CA

$23.50/hr

$39.00/hr

Livermore, CA

$23.63/hr

$28.38/hr

Stanford, CA

$24.00/hr

$29.60/hr

These are the most expensive cities for infants child care near Menlo Park, CA

You may pay more per hour for infants child care near Menlo Park, CA 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 Menlo Park, CA.

City

Starting rate (avg)

Max rate (avg)

Los Gatos, CA

$32.60/hr

$39.80/hr

Daly City, CA

$30.87/hr

$33.87/hr

Palo Alto, CA

$30.05/hr

$35.75/hr

Sunnyvale, CA

$29.88/hr

$34.40/hr

Redwood City, CA

$29.37/hr

$33.37/hr

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