Kalkaska County, MI
Infant daycare in Kalkaska County, MI costs $133 per week ($6,926 per year) for center-based care, and $161 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $56,380, 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) | $133 | $6,926 | $161 | $8,374 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $133 | $6,926 | $165 | $8,571 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $124 | $6,458 | $165 | $8,571 |
| School-Age (6+) | $94 | $4,874 | $121 | $6,283 |
Kalkaska County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Kalkaska County costs $133 per week ($6,926 per year). Family-based infant care costs $161 per week ($8,374 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Kalkaska County is 12.3%, rated "Moderate". This means a family earning the median income of $56,380 would spend about 12.3% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Kalkaska County at $133/wk is 23% below the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Kalkaska County costs $6,926 per year.
In Kalkaska County, MI, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $161/wk compared to $133/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $165/wk vs $124/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $121/wk (family) or $94/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.