Garfield County, NE
Infant daycare in Garfield County, NE costs $187 per week ($9,737 per year) for center-based care, and $108 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $64,957, 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) | $187 | $9,737 | $108 | $5,590 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $178 | $9,230 | $113 | $5,850 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $163 | $8,450 | $115 | $5,980 |
| School-Age (6+) | $158 | $8,190 | $118 | $6,110 |
Garfield County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Garfield County costs $187 per week ($9,737 per year). Family-based infant care costs $108 per week ($5,590 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Garfield County is 15.0%, rated "High". This means a family earning the median income of $64,957 would spend about 15.0% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Garfield County at $187/wk is 8% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Garfield County costs $9,737 per year.
In Garfield County, NE, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $108/wk compared to $187/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $115/wk vs $163/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $118/wk (family) or $158/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.