Delaware County, IA
Infant daycare in Delaware County, IA costs $161 per week ($8,353 per year) for center-based care, and $106 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $75,896, the childcare burden is 11.0% of income. This is below the national median of $174/wk.
Cost Breakdown by Age Group
| Age Group | Center/Wk | Center/Yr | Family/Wk | Family/Yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Infant (0-1) | $161 | $8,353 | $106 | $5,489 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $138 | $7,198 | $104 | $5,399 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $138 | $7,198 | $104 | $5,399 |
| School-Age (6+) | $111 | $5,758 | $100 | $5,219 |
Delaware County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Delaware County costs $161 per week ($8,353 per year). Family-based infant care costs $106 per week ($5,489 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Delaware County is 11.0%, rated "Moderate". This means a family earning the median income of $75,896 would spend about 11.0% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Delaware County at $161/wk is 7% below the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Delaware County costs $8,353 per year.
In Delaware County, IA, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $106/wk compared to $161/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $104/wk vs $138/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $100/wk (family) or $111/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.