Minnehaha County, SD
Infant daycare in Minnehaha County, SD costs $178 per week ($9,277 per year) for center-based care, and $120 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $73,110, the childcare burden is 12.7% 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) | $178 | $9,277 | $120 | $6,219 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $178 | $9,277 | $120 | $6,219 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $167 | $8,694 | $115 | $5,990 |
| School-Age (6+) | $168 | $8,736 | $128 | $6,656 |
Minnehaha County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Minnehaha County costs $178 per week ($9,277 per year). Family-based infant care costs $120 per week ($6,219 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Minnehaha County is 12.7%, rated "Moderate". This means a family earning the median income of $73,110 would spend about 12.7% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Minnehaha County at $178/wk is 3% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Minnehaha County costs $9,277 per year.
In Minnehaha County, SD, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $120/wk compared to $178/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $115/wk vs $167/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $128/wk (family) or $168/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.