Pitkin County, CO
Infant daycare in Pitkin County, CO costs $273 per week ($14,170 per year) for center-based care, and $328 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $96,123, the childcare burden is 14.7% of income. 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) | $273 | $14,170 | $328 | $17,030 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $291 | $15,106 | $309 | $16,045 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $263 | $13,676 | $309 | $16,045 |
| School-Age (6+) | $188 | $9,760 | $239 | $12,428 |
Pitkin County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Pitkin County costs $273 per week ($14,170 per year). Family-based infant care costs $328 per week ($17,030 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Pitkin County is 14.7%, rated "Moderate". This means a family earning the median income of $96,123 would spend about 14.7% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Pitkin County at $273/wk is 57% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Pitkin County costs $14,170 per year.
In Pitkin County, CO, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $328/wk compared to $273/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $309/wk vs $263/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $239/wk (family) or $188/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.