Kitsap County, WA
Infant daycare in Kitsap County, WA costs $328 per week ($17,034 per year) for center-based care, and $254 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $93,675, the childcare burden is 18.2% 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 | $17,034 | $254 | $13,200 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $249 | $12,951 | $205 | $10,672 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $249 | $12,951 | $209 | $10,872 |
| School-Age (6+) | $374 | $19,472 | $195 | $10,160 |
Kitsap County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Kitsap County costs $328 per week ($17,034 per year). Family-based infant care costs $254 per week ($13,200 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Kitsap County is 18.2%, rated "High". This means a family earning the median income of $93,675 would spend about 18.2% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Kitsap County at $328/wk is 89% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Kitsap County costs $17,034 per year.
In Kitsap County, WA, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $254/wk compared to $328/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $209/wk vs $249/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $195/wk (family) or $374/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.