Kent County, DE
Infant daycare in Kent County, DE costs $182 per week ($9,471 per year) for center-based care, and $156 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $69,278, the childcare burden is 13.7% of income. 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) | $182 | $9,471 | $156 | $8,094 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $139 | $7,230 | $128 | $6,646 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $145 | $7,519 | $129 | $6,683 |
| School-Age (6+) | $111 | $5,784 | $64 | $3,342 |
Kent County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Kent County costs $182 per week ($9,471 per year). Family-based infant care costs $156 per week ($8,094 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Kent County is 13.7%, rated "Moderate". This means a family earning the median income of $69,278 would spend about 13.7% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Kent County at $182/wk is 5% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Kent County costs $9,471 per year.
In Kent County, DE, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $156/wk compared to $182/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $129/wk vs $145/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $64/wk (family) or $111/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.