Otero County, CO
Infant daycare in Otero County, CO costs $104 per week ($5,400 per year) for center-based care, and $91 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $47,500, the childcare burden is 11.4% 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) | $104 | $5,400 | $91 | $4,750 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $127 | $6,594 | $90 | $4,664 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $114 | $5,951 | $90 | $4,664 |
| School-Age (6+) | $95 | $4,960 | $90 | $4,664 |
Otero County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Otero County costs $104 per week ($5,400 per year). Family-based infant care costs $91 per week ($4,750 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Otero County is 11.4%, rated "Moderate". This means a family earning the median income of $47,500 would spend about 11.4% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Otero County at $104/wk is 40% below the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Otero County costs $5,400 per year.
In Otero County, CO, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $91/wk compared to $104/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $90/wk vs $114/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $90/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.