Meeker County, MN
Infant daycare in Meeker County, MN costs $211 per week ($10,972 per year) for center-based care, and $123 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $75,926, the childcare burden is 14.5% of income. 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) | $211 | $10,972 | $123 | $6,413 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $197 | $10,244 | $125 | $6,500 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $182 | $9,447 | $125 | $6,500 |
| School-Age (6+) | $163 | $8,493 | $113 | $5,893 |
Meeker County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Meeker County costs $211 per week ($10,972 per year). Family-based infant care costs $123 per week ($6,413 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Meeker County is 14.5%, rated "Moderate". This means a family earning the median income of $75,926 would spend about 14.5% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Meeker County at $211/wk is 22% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Meeker County costs $10,972 per year.
In Meeker County, MN, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $123/wk compared to $211/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $125/wk vs $182/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $113/wk (family) or $163/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.