Passaic County, NJ
Infant daycare in Passaic County, NJ costs $308 per week ($15,994 per year) for center-based care, and $192 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $84,465, the childcare burden is 18.9% of income, well above the 7% threshold HUD considers affordable. This is above the national median of $174/wk.
Cost Breakdown by Age Group
| Age Group | Center/Wk | Center/Yr | Family/Wk | Family/Yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Infant (0-1) | $308 | $15,994 | $192 | $9,974 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $300 | $15,589 | $198 | $10,286 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $300 | $15,589 | $185 | $9,645 |
| School-Age (6+) | $147 | $7,628 | $163 | $8,495 |
Passaic County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Passaic County costs $308 per week ($15,994 per year). Family-based infant care costs $192 per week ($9,974 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Passaic County is 18.9%, rated "High". This means a family earning the median income of $84,465 would spend about 18.9% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Passaic County at $308/wk is 77% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Passaic County costs $15,994 per year.
In Passaic County, NJ, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $192/wk compared to $308/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $185/wk vs $300/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $163/wk (family) or $147/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.