Kings County, CA
Infant daycare in Kings County, CA costs $261 per week ($13,547 per year) for center-based care, and $218 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $68,540, the childcare burden is 19.8% 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) | $261 | $13,547 | $218 | $11,334 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $184 | $9,584 | $195 | $10,155 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $153 | $7,936 | $181 | $9,430 |
| School-Age (6+) | $86 | $4,462 | $174 | $9,058 |
Kings County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Kings County costs $261 per week ($13,547 per year). Family-based infant care costs $218 per week ($11,334 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Kings County is 19.8%, rated "High". This means a family earning the median income of $68,540 would spend about 19.8% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Kings County at $261/wk is 50% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Kings County costs $13,547 per year.
In Kings County, CA, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $218/wk compared to $261/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $181/wk vs $153/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $174/wk (family) or $86/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.