Breathitt County, KY
Infant daycare in Breathitt County, KY costs $113 per week ($5,895 per year) for center-based care, and $80 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $38,209, the childcare burden is 15.4% of income, well above the 7% threshold HUD considers affordable. 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) | $113 | $5,895 | $80 | $4,175 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $113 | $5,868 | $82 | $4,261 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $113 | $5,868 | $82 | $4,261 |
| School-Age (6+) | $120 | $6,215 | $73 | $3,788 |
Breathitt County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Breathitt County costs $113 per week ($5,895 per year). Family-based infant care costs $80 per week ($4,175 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Breathitt County is 15.4%, rated "High". This means a family earning the median income of $38,209 would spend about 15.4% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Breathitt County at $113/wk is 35% below the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Breathitt County costs $5,895 per year.
In Breathitt County, KY, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $80/wk compared to $113/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $82/wk vs $113/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $73/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.