Adams County, CO
Infant daycare in Adams County, CO costs $392 per week ($20,405 per year) for center-based care, and $246 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $86,297, the childcare burden is 23.6% of income, well above the 7% threshold HUD considers affordable. This is above the national median of $174/wk.
Cost Breakdown by Age Group
| Age Group | Center/Wk | Center/Yr | Family/Wk | Family/Yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Infant (0-1) | $392 | $20,405 | $246 | $12,810 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $331 | $17,204 | $222 | $11,518 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $271 | $14,087 | $222 | $11,518 |
| School-Age (6+) | $169 | $8,766 | $198 | $10,314 |
Adams County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Adams County costs $392 per week ($20,405 per year). Family-based infant care costs $246 per week ($12,810 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Adams County is 23.6%, rated "Severe". This means a family earning the median income of $86,297 would spend about 23.6% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Adams County at $392/wk is 126% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Adams County costs $20,405 per year.
In Adams County, CO, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $246/wk compared to $392/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $222/wk vs $271/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $198/wk (family) or $169/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.