Alameda County, CA
Infant daycare in Alameda County, CA costs $516 per week ($26,827 per year) for center-based care, and $361 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $122,488, the childcare burden is 21.9% 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) | $516 | $26,827 | $361 | $18,754 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $371 | $19,293 | $311 | $16,191 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $408 | $21,233 | $345 | $17,960 |
| School-Age (6+) | $434 | $22,581 | $279 | $14,516 |
Alameda County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Alameda County costs $516 per week ($26,827 per year). Family-based infant care costs $361 per week ($18,754 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Alameda County is 21.9%, rated "Severe". This means a family earning the median income of $122,488 would spend about 21.9% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Alameda County at $516/wk is 197% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Alameda County costs $26,827 per year.
In Alameda County, CA, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $361/wk compared to $516/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $345/wk vs $408/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $279/wk (family) or $434/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.