Kane County, IL
Infant daycare in Kane County, IL costs $328 per week ($17,070 per year) for center-based care, and $235 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $96,400, the childcare burden is 17.7% 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) | $328 | $17,070 | $235 | $12,194 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $253 | $13,173 | $212 | $11,016 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $277 | $14,413 | $190 | $9,887 |
| School-Age (6+) | $71 | $3,710 | $63 | $3,250 |
Kane County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Kane County costs $328 per week ($17,070 per year). Family-based infant care costs $235 per week ($12,194 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Kane County is 17.7%, rated "High". This means a family earning the median income of $96,400 would spend about 17.7% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Kane County at $328/wk is 89% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Kane County costs $17,070 per year.
In Kane County, IL, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $235/wk compared to $328/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $190/wk vs $277/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $63/wk (family) or $71/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.