Pinellas County, FL
Infant daycare in Pinellas County, FL costs $300 per week ($15,600 per year) for center-based care, and $245 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $66,406, the childcare burden is 23.5% 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) | $300 | $15,600 | $245 | $12,740 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $185 | $9,620 | $200 | $10,400 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $167 | $8,684 | $200 | $10,400 |
| School-Age (6+) | $125 | $6,500 | $175 | $9,100 |
Pinellas County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Pinellas County costs $300 per week ($15,600 per year). Family-based infant care costs $245 per week ($12,740 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Pinellas County is 23.5%, rated "Severe". This means a family earning the median income of $66,406 would spend about 23.5% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Pinellas County at $300/wk is 73% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Pinellas County costs $15,600 per year.
In Pinellas County, FL, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $245/wk compared to $300/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $200/wk vs $167/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $175/wk (family) or $125/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.