Dolores County, CO
Infant daycare in Dolores County, CO costs $219 per week ($11,404 per year) for center-based care, and $147 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $64,708, the childcare burden is 17.6% 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) | $219 | $11,404 | $147 | $7,639 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $202 | $10,496 | $144 | $7,467 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $184 | $9,565 | $144 | $7,467 |
| School-Age (6+) | $168 | $8,755 | $144 | $7,480 |
Dolores County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Dolores County costs $219 per week ($11,404 per year). Family-based infant care costs $147 per week ($7,639 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Dolores County is 17.6%, rated "High". This means a family earning the median income of $64,708 would spend about 17.6% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Dolores County at $219/wk is 26% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Dolores County costs $11,404 per year.
In Dolores County, CO, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $147/wk compared to $219/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $144/wk vs $184/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $144/wk (family) or $168/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.