La Plata County, CO
Infant daycare in La Plata County, CO costs $286 per week ($14,872 per year) for center-based care, and $235 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $81,936, 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) | $286 | $14,872 | $235 | $12,207 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $237 | $12,308 | $211 | $10,969 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $212 | $11,019 | $211 | $10,969 |
| School-Age (6+) | $209 | $10,845 | $172 | $8,931 |
La Plata County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in La Plata County costs $286 per week ($14,872 per year). Family-based infant care costs $235 per week ($12,207 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for La Plata County is 18.2%, rated "High". This means a family earning the median income of $81,936 would spend about 18.2% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. La Plata County at $286/wk is 65% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in La Plata County costs $14,872 per year.
In La Plata County, CO, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $235/wk compared to $286/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $211/wk vs $212/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $172/wk (family) or $209/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.