Construction Cost Estimate for a Day Care Center
The following analysis estimates the cost to build a day care center with tiltup concrete panel / steel joists using US National Average costs from 2008 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 2008 RSMeans data. A more accurate estimate using current RSMeans cost data is available on Means CostWorks - our online cost estimating tool.
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| Square Foot Cost Estimate | % of Total | Cost Per SF | Cost |
| Total | $95.3 | $953,000 | |
| Contractor Fees (GC,Overhead,Profit) | 25% | $23.83 | $238,250 |
| Architectural Fees | 6% | $5.72 | $57,180 |
| User Fees | 0% | $0 | $0 |
| Total Building Cost | $124.84 | $1,248,430 | |
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Additional Day Care Center Square Foot Cost Models Available:
| Location | Labor | Wall Type | |
| US National Avg | Union | Decorative Concrete Block / Bearing Walls | view model |
| US National Avg | Union | Brick on Block / Steel Joists | view model |
| US National Avg | Union | Stucco on Concrete Block / Wood Truss | view model |
| US National Avg | Union | Brick Veneer / Wood Frame | view model |
| US National Avg | Union | Wood Siding / Wood Frame | view model |
| US National Avg | Open Shop | Tiltup Concrete Panel / Steel Joists | view model |
| US National Avg | Open Shop | Decorative Concrete Block / Bearing Walls | view model |
| US National Avg | Open Shop | Brick on Block / Steel Joists | view model |
| US National Avg | Open Shop | Stucco on Concrete Block / Wood Truss | view model |
| US National Avg | Open Shop | Brick Veneer / Wood Frame | view model |
| US National Avg | Open Shop | Wood Siding / Wood Frame | view model |
