Big Stone County, MN
Infant daycare in Big Stone County, MN costs $178 per week ($9,246 per year) for center-based care, and $143 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $63,024, the childcare burden is 14.7% of income. 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) | $178 | $9,246 | $143 | $7,453 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $163 | $8,466 | $132 | $6,847 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $152 | $7,894 | $132 | $6,847 |
| School-Age (6+) | $120 | $6,241 | $127 | $6,587 |
Big Stone County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Big Stone County costs $178 per week ($9,246 per year). Family-based infant care costs $143 per week ($7,453 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Big Stone County is 14.7%, rated "Moderate". This means a family earning the median income of $63,024 would spend about 14.7% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Big Stone County at $178/wk is 2% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Big Stone County costs $9,246 per year.
In Big Stone County, MN, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $143/wk compared to $178/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $132/wk vs $152/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $127/wk (family) or $120/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.