Kalawao County, HI
Infant daycare in Kalawao County, HI costs $323 per week ($16,800 per year) for center-based care, and $175 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $87,813, the childcare burden is 19.1% 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) | $323 | $16,800 | $175 | $9,120 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $196 | $10,200 | $173 | $9,000 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $196 | $10,200 | $173 | $9,000 |
| School-Age (6+) | $44 | $2,280 | N/A | N/A |
Kalawao County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Kalawao County costs $323 per week ($16,800 per year). Family-based infant care costs $175 per week ($9,120 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Kalawao County is 19.1%, rated "High". This means a family earning the median income of $87,813 would spend about 19.1% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Kalawao County at $323/wk is 86% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Kalawao County costs $16,800 per year.
In Kalawao County, HI, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $175/wk compared to $323/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $173/wk vs $196/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $0/wk (family) or $44/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.