Nez Perce County, ID
Infant daycare in Nez Perce County, ID costs $166 per week ($8,653 per year) for center-based care, and $130 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $65,023, the childcare burden is 13.3% 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) | $166 | $8,653 | $130 | $6,760 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $154 | $8,031 | $132 | $6,848 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $140 | $7,294 | $121 | $6,288 |
| School-Age (6+) | $135 | $7,002 | $119 | $6,186 |
Nez Perce County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Nez Perce County costs $166 per week ($8,653 per year). Family-based infant care costs $130 per week ($6,760 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Nez Perce County is 13.3%, rated "Moderate". This means a family earning the median income of $65,023 would spend about 13.3% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Nez Perce County at $166/wk is 4% below the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Nez Perce County costs $8,653 per year.
In Nez Perce County, ID, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $130/wk compared to $166/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $121/wk vs $140/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $119/wk (family) or $135/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.
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Source: U.S. Department of Labor Women’s Bureau Childcare Prices, 2026.