Pueblo County, CO
Infant daycare in Pueblo County, CO costs $258 per week ($13,390 per year) for center-based care, and $165 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $59,436, the childcare burden is 22.5% 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) | $258 | $13,390 | $165 | $8,598 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $213 | $11,081 | $149 | $7,748 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $191 | $9,942 | $149 | $7,748 |
| School-Age (6+) | $105 | $5,479 | $99 | $5,145 |
Pueblo County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Pueblo County costs $258 per week ($13,390 per year). Family-based infant care costs $165 per week ($8,598 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Pueblo County is 22.5%, rated "Severe". This means a family earning the median income of $59,436 would spend about 22.5% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Pueblo County at $258/wk is 48% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Pueblo County costs $13,390 per year.
In Pueblo County, CO, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $165/wk compared to $258/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $149/wk vs $191/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $99/wk (family) or $105/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.