Branch County, MI
Infant daycare in Branch County, MI costs $129 per week ($6,698 per year) for center-based care, and $152 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $60,600, the childcare burden is 11.1% 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) | $129 | $6,698 | $152 | $7,896 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $129 | $6,698 | $152 | $7,896 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $101 | $5,253 | $138 | $7,179 |
| School-Age (6+) | $98 | $5,075 | $93 | $4,849 |
Branch County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Branch County costs $129 per week ($6,698 per year). Family-based infant care costs $152 per week ($7,896 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Branch County is 11.1%, rated "Moderate". This means a family earning the median income of $60,600 would spend about 11.1% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Branch County at $129/wk is 26% below the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Branch County costs $6,698 per year.
In Branch County, MI, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $152/wk compared to $129/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $138/wk vs $101/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $93/wk (family) or $98/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.