Kit Carson County, CO
Infant daycare in Kit Carson County, CO costs $178 per week ($9,240 per year) for center-based care, and $182 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $58,992, the childcare burden is 15.7% 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) | $178 | $9,240 | $182 | $9,441 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $131 | $6,809 | $179 | $9,329 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $128 | $6,664 | $179 | $9,329 |
| School-Age (6+) | $157 | $8,138 | $166 | $8,629 |
Kit Carson County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Kit Carson County costs $178 per week ($9,240 per year). Family-based infant care costs $182 per week ($9,441 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Kit Carson County is 15.7%, rated "High". This means a family earning the median income of $58,992 would spend about 15.7% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Kit Carson County at $178/wk is 2% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Kit Carson County costs $9,240 per year.
In Kit Carson County, CO, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $182/wk compared to $178/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $179/wk vs $128/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $166/wk (family) or $157/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.