Cerro Gordo County, IA
Infant daycare in Cerro Gordo County, IA costs $159 per week ($8,285 per year) for center-based care, and $108 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $63,149, the childcare burden is 13.1% 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) | $159 | $8,285 | $108 | $5,591 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $137 | $7,139 | $106 | $5,500 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $137 | $7,139 | $106 | $5,500 |
| School-Age (6+) | $110 | $5,711 | $102 | $5,316 |
Cerro Gordo County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Cerro Gordo County costs $159 per week ($8,285 per year). Family-based infant care costs $108 per week ($5,591 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Cerro Gordo County is 13.1%, rated "Moderate". This means a family earning the median income of $63,149 would spend about 13.1% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Cerro Gordo County at $159/wk is 8% below the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Cerro Gordo County costs $8,285 per year.
In Cerro Gordo County, IA, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $108/wk compared to $159/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $106/wk vs $137/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $102/wk (family) or $110/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.