Gilpin County, CO
Infant daycare in Gilpin County, CO costs $294 per week ($15,306 per year) for center-based care, and $232 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $95,902, the childcare burden is 16.0% 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) | $294 | $15,306 | $232 | $12,067 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $275 | $14,284 | $216 | $11,232 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $245 | $12,750 | $216 | $11,232 |
| School-Age (6+) | $174 | $9,056 | $177 | $9,194 |
Gilpin County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Gilpin County costs $294 per week ($15,306 per year). Family-based infant care costs $232 per week ($12,067 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Gilpin County is 16.0%, rated "High". This means a family earning the median income of $95,902 would spend about 16.0% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Gilpin County at $294/wk is 70% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Gilpin County costs $15,306 per year.
In Gilpin County, CO, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $232/wk compared to $294/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $216/wk vs $245/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $177/wk (family) or $174/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.