Affiliate Disclosure

Childcare Cost Calculator is a free tool operated by Dinnr LLC. We believe every parent deserves access to transparent childcare cost information without paywalls or hidden fees.

How We Earn Revenue

To keep this site free, we participate in affiliate partnerships with childcare-related services. This means:

• Affiliate links — Some links on our site are affiliate links. If you click one and sign up for or purchase a service, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.
• Display advertising — We display ads from third-party ad networks. These ads are clearly distinguishable from our editorial content.

Our Editorial Standards

Affiliate relationships never influence our calculator results, cost data, or editorial recommendations. Our commitment:

• Calculator results are based solely on publicly available data from the Department of Labor, Care.com, EPI, and other authoritative sources.
• We only recommend services we believe are genuinely useful for parents.
• We clearly label affiliate links and sponsored content.
• Our cost comparisons and guides are editorially independent.

Affiliate Partners

We may earn commissions from the following types of services:

• Childcare platforms — Services that help parents find daycares, nannies, babysitters, and au pairs
• Nanny payroll services — Tools that help families manage nanny tax withholding and payroll compliance
• Au pair agencies — State Department-designated J-1 visa sponsor organizations
• Financial tools — Tax preparation software, FSA/HSA platforms, and budgeting apps
• Amazon — Childcare essentials such as daycare supplies, baby gear, and tax software (see below)

Amazon Associates Program

Childcare Cost Calculator (Dinnr LLC) is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.

Product suggestions marked "Parent essentials" and links that point to Amazon.com are affiliate links. Buying through them never changes the price you pay, and it never affects our cost estimates or editorial content. We don't show Amazon prices on this site because they change frequently — always check the current price and details on Amazon before you buy.

Advertising

We use third-party advertising networks to display ads on our site. These networks may use cookies and similar technologies to serve ads based on your interests. You can manage your ad preferences through your browser settings or the ad network's opt-out tools.

FTC Compliance

This disclosure is provided in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's guidelines on endorsements and testimonials (16 CFR Part 255). We are committed to transparency about our business relationships.

Questions?

If you have questions about our affiliate relationships or advertising practices, email [email protected] or visit our Contact page.