DeKalb County, IL
Infant daycare in DeKalb County, IL costs $293 per week ($15,222 per year) for center-based care, and $193 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $68,617, the childcare burden is 22.2% 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) | $293 | $15,222 | $193 | $10,045 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $240 | $12,480 | $192 | $9,976 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $236 | $12,263 | $183 | $9,540 |
| School-Age (6+) | $70 | $3,640 | $88 | $4,550 |
DeKalb County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in DeKalb County costs $293 per week ($15,222 per year). Family-based infant care costs $193 per week ($10,045 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for DeKalb County is 22.2%, rated "Severe". This means a family earning the median income of $68,617 would spend about 22.2% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. DeKalb County at $293/wk is 69% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in DeKalb County costs $15,222 per year.
In DeKalb County, IL, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $193/wk compared to $293/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $183/wk vs $236/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $88/wk (family) or $70/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.