Grand County, CO
Infant daycare in Grand County, CO costs $342 per week ($17,776 per year) for center-based care, and $310 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $79,367, the childcare burden is 22.4% 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) | $342 | $17,776 | $310 | $16,107 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $348 | $18,093 | $270 | $14,037 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $264 | $13,718 | $270 | $14,037 |
| School-Age (6+) | $228 | $11,836 | $274 | $14,251 |
Grand County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Grand County costs $342 per week ($17,776 per year). Family-based infant care costs $310 per week ($16,107 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Grand County is 22.4%, rated "Severe". This means a family earning the median income of $79,367 would spend about 22.4% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Grand County at $342/wk is 97% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Grand County costs $17,776 per year.
In Grand County, CO, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $310/wk compared to $342/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $270/wk vs $264/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $274/wk (family) or $228/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.