Miami-Dade County, FL
Infant daycare in Miami-Dade County, FL costs $200 per week ($10,400 per year) for center-based care, and $150 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $64,215, the childcare burden is 16.2% 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) | $200 | $10,400 | $150 | $7,800 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $170 | $8,840 | $145 | $7,540 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $155 | $8,060 | $140 | $7,280 |
| School-Age (6+) | $125 | $6,500 | $125 | $6,500 |
Miami-Dade County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Miami-Dade County costs $200 per week ($10,400 per year). Family-based infant care costs $150 per week ($7,800 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Miami-Dade County is 16.2%, rated "High". This means a family earning the median income of $64,215 would spend about 16.2% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Miami-Dade County at $200/wk is 15% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Miami-Dade County costs $10,400 per year.
In Miami-Dade County, FL, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $150/wk compared to $200/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $140/wk vs $155/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $125/wk (family) or $125/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.