Lake County, CA
Infant daycare in Lake County, CA costs $261 per week ($13,594 per year) for center-based care, and $232 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $56,259, the childcare burden is 24.2% 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) | $261 | $13,594 | $232 | $12,057 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $196 | $10,200 | $206 | $10,711 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $162 | $8,446 | $195 | $10,133 |
| School-Age (6+) | $78 | $4,031 | $186 | $9,655 |
Lake County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Lake County costs $261 per week ($13,594 per year). Family-based infant care costs $232 per week ($12,057 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Lake County is 24.2%, rated "Severe". This means a family earning the median income of $56,259 would spend about 24.2% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Lake County at $261/wk is 51% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Lake County costs $13,594 per year.
In Lake County, CA, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $232/wk compared to $261/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $195/wk vs $162/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $186/wk (family) or $78/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.