Leon County, FL
Infant daycare in Leon County, FL costs $180 per week ($9,360 per year) for center-based care, and $150 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $61,317, 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) | $180 | $9,360 | $150 | $7,805 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $158 | $8,216 | $138 | $7,150 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $150 | $7,805 | $135 | $7,020 |
| School-Age (6+) | $125 | $6,500 | $100 | $5,200 |
Leon County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Leon County costs $180 per week ($9,360 per year). Family-based infant care costs $150 per week ($7,805 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Leon County is 15.3%, rated "High". This means a family earning the median income of $61,317 would spend about 15.3% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Leon County at $180/wk is 4% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Leon County costs $9,360 per year.
In Leon County, FL, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $150/wk compared to $180/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $135/wk vs $150/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $100/wk (family) or $125/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.