Access comprehensive childcare cost data from the U.S. Department of Labor National Database of Childcare Prices (NDCP). This API provides programmatic access to over 48,000 records covering childcare costs across all U.S. counties.
{"success":true,"state":"CA","record_count":58,"data":[{"county":"Los Angeles","state":"CA","year":2018,"infant_center":1350,"toddler_center":1200,"preschool_center":1050}]}
curl --location --request GET 'https://zylalabs.com/api/12055/childcare+cost+data+api/22998/get+childcare+costs?state=CA' --header 'Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY'
After signing up, every developer is assigned a personal API access key, a unique combination of letters and digits provided to access to our API endpoint. To authenticate with the Childcare Cost Data API simply include your bearer token in the Authorization header.
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Should be Bearer access_key. See "Your API Access Key" above when you are subscribed.
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Each endpoint returns detailed childcare cost data, including pricing for infant, toddler, preschool, and school-age care. The data is categorized by provider type, such as center-based and family-based, and includes geographic details like county and state.
Key fields in the response include "county," "state," "year," and specific cost fields like "infant_center," "toddler_center," and "preschool_center." These fields provide essential information for analyzing childcare costs.
The API provides information on childcare costs by age group, provider type, and geographic location. Users can access costs for different regions and compare them side-by-side, facilitating comprehensive analysis.
Users can customize their requests using parameters such as "state" or "ZIP code" for the GET /childcare/cost endpoint. The GET /childcare/compare endpoint allows users to specify multiple states for cost comparison.
The response data is structured in JSON format, with a success indicator, state information, record count, and an array of data objects. Each object contains detailed cost information for specific counties, making it easy to parse and analyze.
The data is sourced from the U.S. Department of Labor National Database of Childcare Prices (NDCP). This ensures that the information is reliable and reflects a comprehensive dataset covering all U.S. counties.
Typical use cases include policy research, cost-of-living calculators, relocation planning, HR benefits analysis, and real estate market assessments. The data helps stakeholders make informed decisions based on childcare costs.
If a request returns partial or empty results, users should verify their input parameters for accuracy. Additionally, consider broadening the search criteria, such as using a wider geographic area or different age groups, to retrieve more comprehensive data.
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