Douglas County, CO
Infant daycare in Douglas County, CO costs $401 per week ($20,862 per year) for center-based care, and $261 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $139,010, the childcare burden is 15.0% 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) | $401 | $20,862 | $261 | $13,546 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $322 | $16,741 | $256 | $13,302 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $276 | $14,370 | $256 | $13,302 |
| School-Age (6+) | $148 | $7,671 | $200 | $10,395 |
Douglas County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Douglas County costs $401 per week ($20,862 per year). Family-based infant care costs $261 per week ($13,546 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Douglas County is 15.0%, rated "High". This means a family earning the median income of $139,010 would spend about 15.0% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Douglas County at $401/wk is 131% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Douglas County costs $20,862 per year.
In Douglas County, CO, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $261/wk compared to $401/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $256/wk vs $276/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $200/wk (family) or $148/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.