Champaign County, IL
Infant daycare in Champaign County, IL costs $309 per week ($16,092 per year) for center-based care, and $148 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $61,090, the childcare burden is 26.3% 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) | $309 | $16,092 | $148 | $7,692 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $275 | $14,300 | $158 | $8,204 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $239 | $12,428 | $142 | $7,367 |
| School-Age (6+) | $52 | $2,681 | $30 | $1,537 |
Champaign County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Champaign County costs $309 per week ($16,092 per year). Family-based infant care costs $148 per week ($7,692 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Champaign County is 26.3%, rated "Severe". This means a family earning the median income of $61,090 would spend about 26.3% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Champaign County at $309/wk is 78% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Champaign County costs $16,092 per year.
In Champaign County, IL, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $148/wk compared to $309/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $142/wk vs $239/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $30/wk (family) or $52/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.