Colbert County, AL
Infant daycare in Colbert County, AL costs $136 per week ($7,073 per year) for center-based care, and $146 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $56,149, the childcare burden is 12.6% 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) | $136 | $7,073 | $146 | $7,596 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $135 | $6,997 | $140 | $7,283 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $127 | $6,607 | $140 | $7,283 |
| School-Age (6+) | $113 | $5,870 | $138 | $7,186 |
Colbert County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Colbert County costs $136 per week ($7,073 per year). Family-based infant care costs $146 per week ($7,596 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Colbert County is 12.6%, rated "Moderate". This means a family earning the median income of $56,149 would spend about 12.6% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Colbert County at $136/wk is 22% below the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Colbert County costs $7,073 per year.
In Colbert County, AL, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $146/wk compared to $136/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $140/wk vs $127/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $138/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.