Ector County, TX
Infant daycare in Ector County, TX costs $155 per week ($8,060 per year) for center-based care, and $138 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $70,566, the childcare burden is 11.4% 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) | $155 | $8,060 | $138 | $7,176 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $144 | $7,488 | $131 | $6,812 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $140 | $7,280 | $129 | $6,708 |
| School-Age (6+) | $132 | $6,864 | $122 | $6,344 |
Ector County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Ector County costs $155 per week ($8,060 per year). Family-based infant care costs $138 per week ($7,176 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Ector County is 11.4%, rated "Moderate". This means a family earning the median income of $70,566 would spend about 11.4% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Ector County at $155/wk is 11% below the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Ector County costs $8,060 per year.
In Ector County, TX, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $138/wk compared to $155/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $129/wk vs $140/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $122/wk (family) or $132/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.