Clayton County, IA
Infant daycare in Clayton County, IA costs $160 per week ($8,308 per year) for center-based care, and $105 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $60,441, the childcare burden is 13.7% 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) | $160 | $8,308 | $105 | $5,458 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $138 | $7,158 | $103 | $5,369 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $138 | $7,158 | $103 | $5,369 |
| School-Age (6+) | $110 | $5,727 | $100 | $5,190 |
Clayton County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Clayton County costs $160 per week ($8,308 per year). Family-based infant care costs $105 per week ($5,458 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Clayton County is 13.7%, rated "Moderate". This means a family earning the median income of $60,441 would spend about 13.7% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Clayton County at $160/wk is 8% below the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Clayton County costs $8,308 per year.
In Clayton County, IA, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $105/wk compared to $160/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $103/wk vs $138/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $100/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.