Daniels County, MT
Infant daycare in Daniels County, MT costs $197 per week ($10,225 per year) for center-based care, and $155 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $47,378, the childcare burden is 21.6% 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) | $197 | $10,225 | $155 | $8,070 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $207 | $10,751 | $159 | $8,280 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $176 | $9,147 | $159 | $8,280 |
| School-Age (6+) | $176 | $9,147 | $147 | $7,639 |
Daniels County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Daniels County costs $197 per week ($10,225 per year). Family-based infant care costs $155 per week ($8,070 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Daniels County is 21.6%, rated "Severe". This means a family earning the median income of $47,378 would spend about 21.6% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Daniels County at $197/wk is 13% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Daniels County costs $10,225 per year.
In Daniels County, MT, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $155/wk compared to $197/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $159/wk vs $176/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $147/wk (family) or $176/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.