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Best business insurance for a child care business (2026)

Ranked for a new child care business: our score plus what matters in your trade.

What matters for a child care business

  • Parents and landlords will ask whether you're insured. Get covered before you enroll your first family.
  1. 1NEXT Insurance 8.4 New owners wanting fast online coverage from one insurerSpanish help · phone support · 4.6/5 user rating ReviewVisit
  2. 2Insureon 7.4 Owners comparing carriers who want a licensed agent's helpSpanish help · phone support · 4.6/5 user rating ReviewVisit
  3. 3Thimble 7.3 Gig and project workers needing coverage per jobphone support · 4.5/5 user rating ReviewVisit
  4. 4Simply Business 6.7 Solo owners comparing basic liability quotes onlinephone support ReviewVisit
  5. 5Hiscox 5.8 Consultants and professionals needing professional liability coverageSpanish help · phone support ReviewVisit

What insurance costs a child care business

CoverageMedian per month
General liability$45
Business owner's policy (BOP)$83
Workers' compensation$54
Professional liability$88

Source: Insureon (100,000+ customers), Feb 2026. Overall small-business figures; your trade and state can cost more or less. Your price depends on your work, location and history.

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