Clayton County, GA
Infant daycare in Clayton County, GA costs $205 per week ($10,660 per year) for center-based care, and $163 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $56,207, the childcare burden is 19.0% 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) | $205 | $10,660 | $163 | $8,476 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $188 | $9,766 | $153 | $7,956 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $179 | $9,308 | $154 | $8,008 |
| School-Age (6+) | $82 | $4,264 | $77 | $4,004 |
Clayton County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Clayton County costs $205 per week ($10,660 per year). Family-based infant care costs $163 per week ($8,476 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Clayton County is 19.0%, rated "High". This means a family earning the median income of $56,207 would spend about 19.0% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Clayton County at $205/wk is 18% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Clayton County costs $10,660 per year.
In Clayton County, GA, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $163/wk compared to $205/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $154/wk vs $179/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $77/wk (family) or $82/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.