Construction Cost Estimates for Day Care Center in National, US
The following analysis estimates the cost to build a day care center using US National Average costs from 2013 RSMeans cost data. Costs are derived from a building model that assumes basic components, using union labor for a 10000 square foot building.
Scope differences and market conditions can cause costs to vary significantly. To see an estimate of the costs to build a day care center in a specific city or metropolitan area, go to our index of day care center models by state.
NOTE: This cost estimate uses 2013 RSMeans data. A more accurate estimate using current RSMeans cost data is available on RSMeans Online - our online cost estimating tool.
Day Care Center Construction Cost Assumptions
Location:
US National Average
Stories:
1
Story Height (L.F.):
12.00
Floor Area (S.F.):
10000
Basement Included:
No
Data Release:
Year 2013
Day Care Center Square Foot Cost Assuming Brick on Block / Steel Joists
Cost Estimate (Union Labor)
% of Total
Cost Per SF
Cost
Total
$142.80
$1,428,000
Contractor Fees (GC,Overhead,Profit)
25%
$35.70
$357,000
Architectural Fees
9%
$16.07
$160,700
Total Building Cost
$194.56
$1,945,700
Cost Estimate (Open Shop)
% of Total
Cost Per SF
Cost
Total
$131.75
$1,317,500
Contractor Fees (GC,Overhead,Profit)
25%
$32.94
$329,400
Architectural Fees
9%
$14.82
$148,200
Total Building Cost
$179.51
$1,795,100
Day Care Center Square Foot Cost Assuming Brick Veneer / Wood Frame
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Day Care Center Square Foot Cost Assuming Decorative Concrete Block / Bearing Walls
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Day Care Center Square Foot Cost Assuming Stucco on Concrete Block / Wood Truss
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Day Care Center Square Foot Cost Assuming Tiltup Concrete Panel / Steel Joists
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Day Care Center Square Foot Cost Assuming Wood Siding / Wood Frame
