Garfield County, CO
Infant daycare in Garfield County, CO costs $297 per week ($15,462 per year) for center-based care, and $268 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $82,772, the childcare burden is 18.7% 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) | $297 | $15,462 | $268 | $13,920 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $253 | $13,161 | $241 | $12,516 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $271 | $14,102 | $241 | $12,516 |
| School-Age (6+) | $167 | $8,676 | $188 | $9,766 |
Garfield County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Garfield County costs $297 per week ($15,462 per year). Family-based infant care costs $268 per week ($13,920 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Garfield County is 18.7%, rated "High". This means a family earning the median income of $82,772 would spend about 18.7% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Garfield County at $297/wk is 71% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Garfield County costs $15,462 per year.
In Garfield County, CO, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $268/wk compared to $297/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $241/wk vs $271/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $188/wk (family) or $167/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.