Chilton County, AL
Infant daycare in Chilton County, AL costs $145 per week ($7,532 per year) for center-based care, and $136 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $62,471, the childcare burden is 12.1% 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) | $145 | $7,532 | $136 | $7,050 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $138 | $7,171 | $130 | $6,736 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $124 | $6,456 | $130 | $6,736 |
| School-Age (6+) | $113 | $5,862 | $117 | $6,097 |
Chilton County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Chilton County costs $145 per week ($7,532 per year). Family-based infant care costs $136 per week ($7,050 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Chilton County is 12.1%, rated "Moderate". This means a family earning the median income of $62,471 would spend about 12.1% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Chilton County at $145/wk is 17% below the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Chilton County costs $7,532 per year.
In Chilton County, AL, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $136/wk compared to $145/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $130/wk vs $124/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $117/wk (family) or $113/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.