Madison County, IL
Infant daycare in Madison County, IL costs $288 per week ($14,993 per year) for center-based care, and $181 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $71,759, the childcare burden is 20.9% 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) | $288 | $14,993 | $181 | $9,397 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $235 | $12,220 | $173 | $8,980 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $208 | $10,833 | $156 | $8,108 |
| School-Age (6+) | $95 | $4,957 | $42 | $2,205 |
Madison County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Madison County costs $288 per week ($14,993 per year). Family-based infant care costs $181 per week ($9,397 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Madison County is 20.9%, rated "Severe". This means a family earning the median income of $71,759 would spend about 20.9% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Madison County at $288/wk is 66% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Madison County costs $14,993 per year.
In Madison County, IL, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $181/wk compared to $288/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $156/wk vs $208/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $42/wk (family) or $95/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.