Mariposa County, CA
Infant daycare in Mariposa County, CA costs $254 per week ($13,224 per year) for center-based care, and $232 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $60,021, the childcare burden is 22.0% 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) | $254 | $13,224 | $232 | $12,050 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $184 | $9,551 | $211 | $10,957 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $152 | $7,909 | $196 | $10,175 |
| School-Age (6+) | $56 | $2,908 | $203 | $10,561 |
Mariposa County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Mariposa County costs $254 per week ($13,224 per year). Family-based infant care costs $232 per week ($12,050 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Mariposa County is 22.0%, rated "Severe". This means a family earning the median income of $60,021 would spend about 22.0% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Mariposa County at $254/wk is 47% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Mariposa County costs $13,224 per year.
In Mariposa County, CA, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $232/wk compared to $254/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $196/wk vs $152/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $203/wk (family) or $56/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.