Infant vs Toddler vs Preschool Childcare Cost in Rich County, UT

Childcare prices in Rich County track a child's age closely, because state licensing rules require more staff per child for the youngest age bands. Infant center care costs $229/wk ($11,895/yr), the highest band in most counties, while preschool care runs $170/wk ($8,820/yr). That's a 26% drop — about $59/wk, or $3,075 a year, in savings as your child moves from infant to preschool.

The priciest age group in Rich County is Infant (0-1) at $229/wk, and the cheapest is school-age (6+) at $166/wk — a spread of $63/wk between the most and least expensive bands. Cost declines steadily from infant to toddler to preschool, the typical national shape. School-age care (ages 6+) is usually the most economical at $166/wk, since those children only need before- and after-school coverage.

At $229/wk for infant center care, Rich County runs 32% above the national median of $174/wk.

The Childcare Burden Index here is 17.2% 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 Rich County runs $170/wk for infants — about 26% less than center-based care, or $3,045 in annual savings. School-age care is the cheapest category at $166/wk (center) or $144/wk (family).