Lee County, IL
Infant daycare in Lee County, IL costs $244 per week ($12,694 per year) for center-based care, and $158 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $64,588, the childcare burden is 19.7% 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) | $244 | $12,694 | $158 | $8,233 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $252 | $13,087 | $158 | $8,233 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $158 | $8,233 | $158 | $8,237 |
| School-Age (6+) | $41 | $2,115 | $72 | $3,734 |
Lee County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Lee County costs $244 per week ($12,694 per year). Family-based infant care costs $158 per week ($8,233 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Lee County is 19.7%, rated "High". This means a family earning the median income of $64,588 would spend about 19.7% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Lee County at $244/wk is 41% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Lee County costs $12,694 per year.
In Lee County, IL, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $158/wk compared to $244/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $158/wk vs $158/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $72/wk (family) or $41/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.