Montcalm County, MI
Infant daycare in Montcalm County, MI costs $133 per week ($6,926 per year) for center-based care, and $162 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $61,250, the childcare burden is 11.3% of income. This is below the national median of $174/wk.
Cost Breakdown by Age Group
| Age Group | Center/Wk | Center/Yr | Family/Wk | Family/Yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Infant (0-1) | $133 | $6,926 | $162 | $8,409 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $133 | $6,926 | $165 | $8,605 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $125 | $6,507 | $165 | $8,605 |
| School-Age (6+) | $95 | $4,918 | $121 | $6,317 |
Montcalm County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Montcalm County costs $133 per week ($6,926 per year). Family-based infant care costs $162 per week ($8,409 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Montcalm County is 11.3%, rated "Moderate". This means a family earning the median income of $61,250 would spend about 11.3% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Montcalm County at $133/wk is 23% below the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Montcalm County costs $6,926 per year.
In Montcalm County, MI, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $162/wk compared to $133/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $165/wk vs $125/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $121/wk (family) or $95/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.