Imperial County, CA
Infant daycare in Imperial County, CA costs $222 per week ($11,533 per year) for center-based care, and $190 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $53,847, the childcare burden is 21.4% 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) | $222 | $11,533 | $190 | $9,863 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $175 | $9,125 | $185 | $9,615 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $161 | $8,383 | $180 | $9,348 |
| School-Age (6+) | $148 | $7,681 | $180 | $9,336 |
Imperial County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Imperial County costs $222 per week ($11,533 per year). Family-based infant care costs $190 per week ($9,863 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Imperial County is 21.4%, rated "Severe". This means a family earning the median income of $53,847 would spend about 21.4% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Imperial County at $222/wk is 28% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Imperial County costs $11,533 per year.
In Imperial County, CA, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $190/wk compared to $222/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $180/wk vs $161/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $180/wk (family) or $148/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.