Dakota County, NE
Infant daycare in Dakota County, NE costs $244 per week ($12,675 per year) for center-based care, and $150 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $66,112, the childcare burden is 19.2% 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) | $244 | $12,675 | $150 | $7,800 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $226 | $11,759 | $150 | $7,800 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $205 | $10,660 | $150 | $7,800 |
| School-Age (6+) | $177 | $9,208 | $150 | $7,800 |
Dakota County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Dakota County costs $244 per week ($12,675 per year). Family-based infant care costs $150 per week ($7,800 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Dakota County is 19.2%, rated "High". This means a family earning the median income of $66,112 would spend about 19.2% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Dakota County at $244/wk is 40% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Dakota County costs $12,675 per year.
In Dakota County, NE, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $150/wk compared to $244/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $150/wk vs $205/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $150/wk (family) or $177/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.