Larimer County, CO
Infant daycare in Larimer County, CO costs $391 per week ($20,345 per year) for center-based care, and $232 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $87,199, the childcare burden is 23.3% 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) | $391 | $20,345 | $232 | $12,067 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $351 | $18,255 | $216 | $11,232 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $291 | $15,111 | $216 | $11,232 |
| School-Age (6+) | $178 | $9,263 | $177 | $9,194 |
Larimer County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Larimer County costs $391 per week ($20,345 per year). Family-based infant care costs $232 per week ($12,067 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Larimer County is 23.3%, rated "Severe". This means a family earning the median income of $87,199 would spend about 23.3% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Larimer County at $391/wk is 125% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Larimer County costs $20,345 per year.
In Larimer County, CO, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $232/wk compared to $391/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $216/wk vs $291/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $177/wk (family) or $178/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.