Glacier County, MT
Infant daycare in Glacier County, MT costs $207 per week ($10,786 per year) for center-based care, and $167 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $41,078, the childcare burden is 26.3% 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) | $207 | $10,786 | $167 | $8,702 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $215 | $11,164 | $170 | $8,858 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $185 | $9,629 | $170 | $8,858 |
| School-Age (6+) | $185 | $9,629 | $158 | $8,227 |
Glacier County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Glacier County costs $207 per week ($10,786 per year). Family-based infant care costs $167 per week ($8,702 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Glacier County is 26.3%, rated "Severe". This means a family earning the median income of $41,078 would spend about 26.3% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Glacier County at $207/wk is 20% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Glacier County costs $10,786 per year.
In Glacier County, MT, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $167/wk compared to $207/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $170/wk vs $185/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $158/wk (family) or $185/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.