Boulder County, CO
Infant daycare in Boulder County, CO costs $404 per week ($21,000 per year) for center-based care, and $269 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $99,770, the childcare burden is 21.0% 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) | $404 | $21,000 | $269 | $13,965 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $389 | $20,244 | $254 | $13,182 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $348 | $18,073 | $254 | $13,182 |
| School-Age (6+) | $174 | $9,040 | $239 | $12,431 |
Boulder County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Boulder County costs $404 per week ($21,000 per year). Family-based infant care costs $269 per week ($13,965 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Boulder County is 21.0%, rated "Severe". This means a family earning the median income of $99,770 would spend about 21.0% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Boulder County at $404/wk is 133% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Boulder County costs $21,000 per year.
In Boulder County, CO, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $269/wk compared to $404/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $254/wk vs $348/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $239/wk (family) or $174/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.