Putnam County, FL
Infant daycare in Putnam County, FL costs $157 per week ($8,167 per year) for center-based care, and $117 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $44,852, the childcare burden is 18.2% of income, well above the 7% threshold HUD considers affordable. 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) | $157 | $8,167 | $117 | $6,092 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $126 | $6,570 | $100 | $5,200 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $110 | $5,720 | $90 | $4,680 |
| School-Age (6+) | $85 | $4,420 | $75 | $3,900 |
Putnam County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Putnam County costs $157 per week ($8,167 per year). Family-based infant care costs $117 per week ($6,092 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Putnam County is 18.2%, rated "High". This means a family earning the median income of $44,852 would spend about 18.2% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Putnam County at $157/wk is 10% below the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Putnam County costs $8,167 per year.
In Putnam County, FL, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $117/wk compared to $157/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $90/wk vs $110/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $75/wk (family) or $85/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.