Hendry County, FL
Infant daycare in Hendry County, FL costs $175 per week ($9,100 per year) for center-based care, and $160 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $49,259, the childcare burden is 18.5% 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) | $175 | $9,100 | $160 | $8,320 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $155 | $8,060 | $132 | $6,851 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $147 | $7,644 | $113 | $5,850 |
| School-Age (6+) | $115 | $6,003 | $100 | $5,200 |
Hendry County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Hendry County costs $175 per week ($9,100 per year). Family-based infant care costs $160 per week ($8,320 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Hendry County is 18.5%, rated "High". This means a family earning the median income of $49,259 would spend about 18.5% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Hendry County at $175/wk is 1% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Hendry County costs $9,100 per year.
In Hendry County, FL, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $160/wk compared to $175/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $113/wk vs $147/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $100/wk (family) or $115/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.