Arapahoe County, CO
Infant daycare in Arapahoe County, CO costs $377 per week ($19,625 per year) for center-based care, and $257 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $92,292, the childcare burden is 21.3% 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) | $377 | $19,625 | $257 | $13,354 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $326 | $16,926 | $239 | $12,446 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $281 | $14,586 | $239 | $12,446 |
| School-Age (6+) | $504 | $26,224 | $207 | $10,777 |
Arapahoe County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Arapahoe County costs $377 per week ($19,625 per year). Family-based infant care costs $257 per week ($13,354 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Arapahoe County is 21.3%, rated "Severe". This means a family earning the median income of $92,292 would spend about 21.3% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Arapahoe County at $377/wk is 117% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Arapahoe County costs $19,625 per year.
In Arapahoe County, CO, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $257/wk compared to $377/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $239/wk vs $281/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $207/wk (family) or $504/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.