Kern County, CA
Infant daycare in Kern County, CA costs $353 per week ($18,337 per year) for center-based care, and $238 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $63,883, the childcare burden is 28.7% 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) | $353 | $18,337 | $238 | $12,354 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $206 | $10,716 | $205 | $10,681 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $171 | $8,873 | $191 | $9,918 |
| School-Age (6+) | $91 | $4,738 | $174 | $9,029 |
Kern County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Kern County costs $353 per week ($18,337 per year). Family-based infant care costs $238 per week ($12,354 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Kern County is 28.7%, rated "Severe". This means a family earning the median income of $63,883 would spend about 28.7% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Kern County at $353/wk is 103% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Kern County costs $18,337 per year.
In Kern County, CA, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $238/wk compared to $353/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $191/wk vs $171/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $174/wk (family) or $91/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.