Lincoln County, CO
Infant daycare in Lincoln County, CO costs $168 per week ($8,728 per year) for center-based care, and $137 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $59,167, the childcare burden is 14.8% 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) | $168 | $8,728 | $137 | $7,134 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $193 | $10,026 | $137 | $7,127 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $180 | $9,363 | $137 | $7,127 |
| School-Age (6+) | $121 | $6,300 | $135 | $7,043 |
Lincoln County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Lincoln County costs $168 per week ($8,728 per year). Family-based infant care costs $137 per week ($7,134 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Lincoln County is 14.8%, rated "Moderate". This means a family earning the median income of $59,167 would spend about 14.8% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Lincoln County at $168/wk is 3% below the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Lincoln County costs $8,728 per year.
In Lincoln County, CO, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $137/wk compared to $168/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $137/wk vs $180/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $135/wk (family) or $121/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.