Limestone County, TX
Infant daycare in Limestone County, TX costs $134 per week ($6,968 per year) for center-based care, and $122 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $53,102, the childcare burden is 13.1% of income. This is below the national median of $174/wk.
Cost Breakdown by Age Group
| Age Group | Center/Wk | Center/Yr | Family/Wk | Family/Yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Infant (0-1) | $134 | $6,968 | $122 | $6,344 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $127 | $6,604 | $117 | $6,084 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $124 | $6,448 | $116 | $6,032 |
| School-Age (6+) | $117 | $6,084 | $110 | $5,720 |
Limestone County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Limestone County costs $134 per week ($6,968 per year). Family-based infant care costs $122 per week ($6,344 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Limestone County is 13.1%, rated "Moderate". This means a family earning the median income of $53,102 would spend about 13.1% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Limestone County at $134/wk is 23% below the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Limestone County costs $6,968 per year.
In Limestone County, TX, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $122/wk compared to $134/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $116/wk vs $124/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $110/wk (family) or $117/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.
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Source: U.S. Department of Labor Women’s Bureau Childcare Prices, 2026.