Broward County, FL
Infant daycare in Broward County, FL costs $233 per week ($12,116 per year) for center-based care, and $185 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $70,331, the childcare burden is 17.2% 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) | $233 | $12,116 | $185 | $9,620 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $190 | $9,880 | $160 | $8,320 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $180 | $9,360 | $150 | $7,800 |
| School-Age (6+) | $130 | $6,760 | $119 | $6,188 |
Broward County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Broward County costs $233 per week ($12,116 per year). Family-based infant care costs $185 per week ($9,620 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Broward County is 17.2%, rated "High". This means a family earning the median income of $70,331 would spend about 17.2% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Broward County at $233/wk is 34% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Broward County costs $12,116 per year.
In Broward County, FL, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $185/wk compared to $233/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $150/wk vs $180/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $119/wk (family) or $130/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.