Ballard County, KY
Infant daycare in Ballard County, KY costs $128 per week ($6,642 per year) for center-based care, and $120 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $57,111, the childcare burden is 11.6% of income. This is below the national median of $174/wk.
Cost Breakdown by Age Group
| Age Group | Center/Wk | Center/Yr | Family/Wk | Family/Yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Infant (0-1) | $128 | $6,642 | $120 | $6,215 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $120 | $6,242 | $121 | $6,301 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $120 | $6,242 | $121 | $6,301 |
| School-Age (6+) | $116 | $6,041 | $121 | $6,301 |
Ballard County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Ballard County costs $128 per week ($6,642 per year). Family-based infant care costs $120 per week ($6,215 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Ballard County is 11.6%, rated "Moderate". This means a family earning the median income of $57,111 would spend about 11.6% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Ballard County at $128/wk is 26% below the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Ballard County costs $6,642 per year.
In Ballard County, KY, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $120/wk compared to $128/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $121/wk vs $120/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $121/wk (family) or $116/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.