Manatee County, FL
Infant daycare in Manatee County, FL costs $220 per week ($11,440 per year) for center-based care, and $160 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $71,385, the childcare burden is 16.0% 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) | $220 | $11,440 | $160 | $8,320 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $185 | $9,620 | $155 | $8,060 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $165 | $8,580 | $150 | $7,800 |
| School-Age (6+) | $120 | $6,240 | $100 | $5,200 |
Manatee County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Manatee County costs $220 per week ($11,440 per year). Family-based infant care costs $160 per week ($8,320 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Manatee County is 16.0%, rated "High". This means a family earning the median income of $71,385 would spend about 16.0% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Manatee County at $220/wk is 27% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Manatee County costs $11,440 per year.
In Manatee County, FL, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $160/wk compared to $220/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $150/wk vs $165/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $100/wk (family) or $120/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.