Pottawattamie County, IA
Infant daycare in Pottawattamie County, IA costs $168 per week ($8,758 per year) for center-based care, and $114 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $68,718, the childcare burden is 12.7% 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) | $168 | $8,758 | $114 | $5,910 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $145 | $7,547 | $112 | $5,814 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $145 | $7,547 | $112 | $5,814 |
| School-Age (6+) | $116 | $6,038 | $108 | $5,620 |
Pottawattamie County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Pottawattamie County costs $168 per week ($8,758 per year). Family-based infant care costs $114 per week ($5,910 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Pottawattamie County is 12.7%, rated "Moderate". This means a family earning the median income of $68,718 would spend about 12.7% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Pottawattamie County at $168/wk is 3% below the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Pottawattamie County costs $8,758 per year.
In Pottawattamie County, IA, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $114/wk compared to $168/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $112/wk vs $145/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $108/wk (family) or $116/wk (center).
More Counties in IA
Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.