Fayette County, KY
Infant daycare in Fayette County, KY costs $184 per week ($9,584 per year) for center-based care, and $132 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $66,087, the childcare burden is 14.5% of income. 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) | $184 | $9,584 | $132 | $6,868 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $156 | $8,104 | $132 | $6,868 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $156 | $8,104 | $132 | $6,868 |
| School-Age (6+) | $137 | $7,144 | $120 | $6,242 |
Fayette County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Fayette County costs $184 per week ($9,584 per year). Family-based infant care costs $132 per week ($6,868 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Fayette County is 14.5%, rated "Moderate". This means a family earning the median income of $66,087 would spend about 14.5% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Fayette County at $184/wk is 6% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Fayette County costs $9,584 per year.
In Fayette County, KY, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $132/wk compared to $184/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $132/wk vs $156/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $120/wk (family) or $137/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.