Jefferson County, KY
Infant daycare in Jefferson County, KY costs $216 per week ($11,236 per year) for center-based care, and $118 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $66,296, the childcare burden is 16.9% 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) | $216 | $11,236 | $118 | $6,122 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $184 | $9,564 | $96 | $5,001 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $184 | $9,564 | $96 | $5,001 |
| School-Age (6+) | $173 | $8,971 | $91 | $4,749 |
Jefferson County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Jefferson County costs $216 per week ($11,236 per year). Family-based infant care costs $118 per week ($6,122 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Jefferson County is 16.9%, rated "High". This means a family earning the median income of $66,296 would spend about 16.9% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Jefferson County at $216/wk is 25% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Jefferson County costs $11,236 per year.
In Jefferson County, KY, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $118/wk compared to $216/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $96/wk vs $184/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $91/wk (family) or $173/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.