Nelson County, KY
Infant daycare in Nelson County, KY costs $161 per week ($8,388 per year) for center-based care, and $129 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $66,212, the childcare burden is 12.7% 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) | $161 | $8,388 | $129 | $6,719 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $142 | $7,378 | $124 | $6,434 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $142 | $7,378 | $124 | $6,434 |
| School-Age (6+) | $120 | $6,218 | $102 | $5,321 |
Nelson County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Nelson County costs $161 per week ($8,388 per year). Family-based infant care costs $129 per week ($6,719 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Nelson County is 12.7%, rated "Moderate". This means a family earning the median income of $66,212 would spend about 12.7% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Nelson County at $161/wk is 7% below the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Nelson County costs $8,388 per year.
In Nelson County, KY, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $129/wk compared to $161/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $124/wk vs $142/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $102/wk (family) or $120/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.