Collin County, TX
Infant daycare in Collin County, TX costs $191 per week ($9,932 per year) for center-based care, and $167 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $113,255, the childcare burden is 8.8% of income. 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) | $191 | $9,932 | $167 | $8,684 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $176 | $9,152 | $158 | $8,216 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $170 | $8,840 | $156 | $8,112 |
| School-Age (6+) | $162 | $8,424 | $149 | $7,748 |
Collin County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Collin County costs $191 per week ($9,932 per year). Family-based infant care costs $167 per week ($8,684 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Collin County is 8.8%, rated "Affordable". This means a family earning the median income of $113,255 would spend about 8.8% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Collin County at $191/wk is 10% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Collin County costs $9,932 per year.
In Collin County, TX, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $167/wk compared to $191/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $156/wk vs $170/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $149/wk (family) or $162/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.