Denver County, CO
Infant daycare in Denver County, CO costs $430 per week ($22,357 per year) for center-based care, and $223 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $85,853, the childcare burden is 26.0% 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) | $430 | $22,357 | $223 | $11,604 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $374 | $19,469 | $219 | $11,393 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $332 | $17,264 | $219 | $11,393 |
| School-Age (6+) | $160 | $8,320 | $180 | $9,352 |
Denver County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Denver County costs $430 per week ($22,357 per year). Family-based infant care costs $223 per week ($11,604 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Denver County is 26.0%, rated "Severe". This means a family earning the median income of $85,853 would spend about 26.0% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Denver County at $430/wk is 148% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Denver County costs $22,357 per year.
In Denver County, CO, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $223/wk compared to $430/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $219/wk vs $332/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $180/wk (family) or $160/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.