Every family deserves access to affordable, high-quality childcare and early learning.

Child Care Calculator

In Minnesota, median-income families spend 20% of their earnings on child care. This calculator estimates what you would pay for child care if the Minnesota Legislature invested the resources necessary to meet its child care affordability goal. Under the plan, families would pay between 0% and 7% of their income toward care depending on what they earn in a year.

Annual family income includes the amount of money, before taxes and deductions, you and a spouse who lives with you make from work, plus any additional income you report on your taxes. If you are self-employed, use net income. You can also enter your gross income from the past tax year.
Family size includes the tax filer for the family and spouse if legally married along with dependent children claimed on your income taxes.
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High costs keep childcare out of reach for too many Minnesota families.

These costs force parents to choose between earning income and caring for their kids, hurting family well-being as well as our economy. Many industries are unable to find employees due to a lack of affordable childcare.

There’s a plan to change this.

Representative Carlie Kotyza-Witthuhn and Senator Grant Hauschild have introduced a plan to provide childcare cost relief to families as early as the fall of 2024.

Add your name to make this plan a reality in the 2024 legislative session.

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