Kalamazoo County, MI
Infant daycare in Kalamazoo County, MI costs $160 per week ($8,320 per year) for center-based care, and $186 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $67,905, the childcare burden is 12.3% of income. This is below the national median of $174/wk.
Cost Breakdown by Age Group
| Age Group | Center/Wk | Center/Yr | Family/Wk | Family/Yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Infant (0-1) | $160 | $8,320 | $186 | $9,674 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $160 | $8,320 | $186 | $9,674 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $135 | $7,028 | $182 | $9,467 |
| School-Age (6+) | $126 | $6,527 | $156 | $8,094 |
Kalamazoo County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Kalamazoo County costs $160 per week ($8,320 per year). Family-based infant care costs $186 per week ($9,674 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Kalamazoo County is 12.3%, rated "Moderate". This means a family earning the median income of $67,905 would spend about 12.3% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Kalamazoo County at $160/wk is 8% below the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Kalamazoo County costs $8,320 per year.
In Kalamazoo County, MI, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $186/wk compared to $160/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $182/wk vs $135/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $156/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.