Infant vs Toddler vs Preschool Childcare Cost in Williamson County, TX

Childcare prices in Williamson 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 $202/wk ($10,504/yr), the highest band in most counties, while preschool care runs $183/wk ($9,516/yr). That's a 9% drop — about $19/wk, or $988 a year, in savings as your child moves from infant to preschool.

The priciest age group in Williamson County is Infant (0-1) at $202/wk, and the cheapest is school-age (6+) at $173/wk — a spread of $29/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 $173/wk, since those children only need before- and after-school coverage.

At $202/wk for infant center care, Williamson County runs 16% above the national median of $174/wk.

The Childcare Burden Index here is 10.2% of median household income — a moderate burden, above the 7% HHS affordability threshold.

For families looking to lower the bill, family-based (home) daycare in Williamson County runs $181/wk for infants — about 10% less than center-based care, or $1,092 in annual savings. School-age care is the cheapest category at $173/wk (center) or $160/wk (family).