Polk County, FL
Infant daycare in Polk County, FL costs $230 per week ($11,960 per year) for center-based care, and $200 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $60,901, the childcare burden is 19.6% 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) | $230 | $11,960 | $200 | $10,400 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $155 | $8,060 | $165 | $8,580 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $140 | $7,280 | $145 | $7,540 |
| School-Age (6+) | $110 | $5,720 | $120 | $6,240 |
Polk County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Polk County costs $230 per week ($11,960 per year). Family-based infant care costs $200 per week ($10,400 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Polk County is 19.6%, rated "High". This means a family earning the median income of $60,901 would spend about 19.6% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Polk County at $230/wk is 33% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Polk County costs $11,960 per year.
In Polk County, FL, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $200/wk compared to $230/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $145/wk vs $140/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $120/wk (family) or $110/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.