Riley County, KS
Infant daycare in Riley County, KS costs $157 per week ($8,181 per year) for center-based care, and $120 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $56,327, the childcare burden is 14.5% 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) | $157 | $8,181 | $120 | $6,254 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $148 | $7,696 | $98 | $5,096 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $138 | $7,155 | $98 | $5,096 |
| School-Age (6+) | $85 | $4,410 | $98 | $5,096 |
Riley County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Riley County costs $157 per week ($8,181 per year). Family-based infant care costs $120 per week ($6,254 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Riley County is 14.5%, rated "Moderate". This means a family earning the median income of $56,327 would spend about 14.5% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Riley County at $157/wk is 9% below the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Riley County costs $8,181 per year.
In Riley County, KS, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $120/wk compared to $157/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $98/wk vs $138/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $98/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.