ChildcareCost

Childcare Cost in Washoe County, NV

Infant center-based childcare in Washoe County, NV costs $257 per week ($13,368 per year), based on DOL data. Family-based infant care is $182 per week ($9,466 per year). With a median household income of $81,531, the childcare burden index is 16.4% of income. The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174 for comparison.

Cost by Care Type

Age GroupCenter/WkFamily/Wk
Infant (0-1)$257$182
Toddler (1-2)$230$181
Preschool (3-5)$211$172
School-Age (6+)$181$157

Burden Index

MetricValue
Median Household Income$81,531
Burden Index16.4% (High)
National Median (Infant Center)$174/wk

How does Washoe County compare?

At $257/wk for infant center care, Washoe County runs 48% above the national median of $174/wk.

The Childcare Burden Index here is 16.4% of median household income — a high burden, more than double the 7% HHS affordability threshold.

For families looking to lower the bill, family-based (home) daycare in Washoe County runs $182/wk for infants — about 29% less than center-based care, or $3,902 in annual savings. School-age care is the cheapest category at $181/wk (center) or $157/wk (family).

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