Palo Alto County, IA
Infant daycare in Palo Alto County, IA costs $149 per week ($7,736 per year) for center-based care, and $100 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $67,306, the childcare burden is 11.5% 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) | $149 | $7,736 | $100 | $5,220 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $128 | $6,666 | $99 | $5,135 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $128 | $6,666 | $99 | $5,135 |
| School-Age (6+) | $103 | $5,333 | $95 | $4,963 |
Palo Alto County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Palo Alto County costs $149 per week ($7,736 per year). Family-based infant care costs $100 per week ($5,220 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Palo Alto County is 11.5%, rated "Moderate". This means a family earning the median income of $67,306 would spend about 11.5% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Palo Alto County at $149/wk is 14% below the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Palo Alto County costs $7,736 per year.
In Palo Alto County, IA, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $100/wk compared to $149/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $99/wk vs $128/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $95/wk (family) or $103/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.