Clare County, MI
Infant daycare in Clare County, MI costs $139 per week ($7,230 per year) for center-based care, and $147 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $47,816, the childcare burden is 15.1% 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) | $139 | $7,230 | $147 | $7,634 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $139 | $7,230 | $147 | $7,634 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $131 | $6,820 | $133 | $6,926 |
| School-Age (6+) | $118 | $6,117 | $143 | $7,457 |
Clare County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Clare County costs $139 per week ($7,230 per year). Family-based infant care costs $147 per week ($7,634 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Clare County is 15.1%, rated "High". This means a family earning the median income of $47,816 would spend about 15.1% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Clare County at $139/wk is 20% below the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Clare County costs $7,230 per year.
In Clare County, MI, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $147/wk compared to $139/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $133/wk vs $131/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $143/wk (family) or $118/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.
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Source: U.S. Department of Labor Women’s Bureau Childcare Prices, 2026.