Ottawa County, MI
Infant daycare in Ottawa County, MI costs $164 per week ($8,549 per year) for center-based care, and $193 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $83,932, the childcare burden is 10.2% 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) | $164 | $8,549 | $193 | $10,023 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $164 | $8,549 | $193 | $10,023 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $132 | $6,886 | $180 | $9,362 |
| School-Age (6+) | $133 | $6,926 | $135 | $7,032 |
Ottawa County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Ottawa County costs $164 per week ($8,549 per year). Family-based infant care costs $193 per week ($10,023 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Ottawa County is 10.2%, rated "Moderate". This means a family earning the median income of $83,932 would spend about 10.2% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Ottawa County at $164/wk is 5% below the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Ottawa County costs $8,549 per year.
In Ottawa County, MI, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $193/wk compared to $164/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $180/wk vs $132/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $135/wk (family) or $133/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.