Dallas County, TX
Infant daycare in Dallas County, TX costs $194 per week ($10,088 per year) for center-based care, and $172 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $70,732, the childcare burden is 14.3% 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) | $194 | $10,088 | $172 | $8,944 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $180 | $9,360 | $163 | $8,476 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $175 | $9,100 | $160 | $8,320 |
| School-Age (6+) | $164 | $8,528 | $151 | $7,852 |
Dallas County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Dallas County costs $194 per week ($10,088 per year). Family-based infant care costs $172 per week ($8,944 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Dallas County is 14.3%, rated "Moderate". This means a family earning the median income of $70,732 would spend about 14.3% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Dallas County at $194/wk is 12% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Dallas County costs $10,088 per year.
In Dallas County, TX, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $172/wk compared to $194/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $160/wk vs $175/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $151/wk (family) or $164/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.