Lake County, CO
Infant daycare in Lake County, CO costs $232 per week ($12,051 per year) for center-based care, and $210 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $78,942, the childcare burden is 15.3% 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) | $232 | $12,051 | $210 | $10,904 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $201 | $10,439 | $200 | $10,397 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $167 | $8,663 | $200 | $10,397 |
| School-Age (6+) | $166 | $8,654 | $159 | $8,242 |
Lake County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Lake County costs $232 per week ($12,051 per year). Family-based infant care costs $210 per week ($10,904 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Lake County is 15.3%, rated "High". This means a family earning the median income of $78,942 would spend about 15.3% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Lake County at $232/wk is 34% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Lake County costs $12,051 per year.
In Lake County, CO, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $210/wk compared to $232/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $200/wk vs $167/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $159/wk (family) or $166/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.