Berrien County, MI
Infant daycare in Berrien County, MI costs $137 per week ($7,131 per year) for center-based care, and $192 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $60,379, the childcare burden is 11.8% 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) | $137 | $7,131 | $192 | $9,985 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $137 | $7,131 | $156 | $8,091 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $114 | $5,933 | $155 | $8,043 |
| School-Age (6+) | $102 | $5,314 | $128 | $6,670 |
Berrien County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Berrien County costs $137 per week ($7,131 per year). Family-based infant care costs $192 per week ($9,985 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Berrien County is 11.8%, rated "Moderate". This means a family earning the median income of $60,379 would spend about 11.8% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Berrien County at $137/wk is 21% below the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Berrien County costs $7,131 per year.
In Berrien County, MI, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $192/wk compared to $137/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $155/wk vs $114/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $128/wk (family) or $102/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.