Hardin County, OH
Infant daycare in Hardin County, OH costs $222 per week ($11,537 per year) for center-based care, and $170 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $55,876, the childcare burden is 20.6% 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) | $222 | $11,537 | $170 | $8,840 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $200 | $10,400 | $165 | $8,580 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $175 | $9,100 | $155 | $8,060 |
| School-Age (6+) | $126 | $6,552 | $139 | $7,239 |
Hardin County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Hardin County costs $222 per week ($11,537 per year). Family-based infant care costs $170 per week ($8,840 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Hardin County is 20.6%, rated "Severe". This means a family earning the median income of $55,876 would spend about 20.6% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Hardin County at $222/wk is 28% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Hardin County costs $11,537 per year.
In Hardin County, OH, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $170/wk compared to $222/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $155/wk vs $175/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $139/wk (family) or $126/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.