Fresno County, CA
Infant daycare in Fresno County, CA costs $416 per week ($21,611 per year) for center-based care, and $295 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $67,756, the childcare burden is 31.9% 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) | $416 | $21,611 | $295 | $15,344 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $250 | $12,990 | $251 | $13,029 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $203 | $10,554 | $234 | $12,160 |
| School-Age (6+) | $109 | $5,666 | $196 | $10,172 |
Fresno County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Fresno County costs $416 per week ($21,611 per year). Family-based infant care costs $295 per week ($15,344 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Fresno County is 31.9%, rated "Severe". This means a family earning the median income of $67,756 would spend about 31.9% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Fresno County at $416/wk is 139% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Fresno County costs $21,611 per year.
In Fresno County, CA, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $295/wk compared to $416/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $234/wk vs $203/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $196/wk (family) or $109/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.