Rio Grande County, CO
Infant daycare in Rio Grande County, CO costs $179 per week ($9,305 per year) for center-based care, and $198 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $57,591, the childcare burden is 16.2% 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) | $179 | $9,305 | $198 | $10,296 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $135 | $6,999 | $196 | $10,205 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $130 | $6,781 | $196 | $10,205 |
| School-Age (6+) | $153 | $7,980 | $157 | $8,164 |
Rio Grande County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Rio Grande County costs $179 per week ($9,305 per year). Family-based infant care costs $198 per week ($10,296 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Rio Grande County is 16.2%, rated "High". This means a family earning the median income of $57,591 would spend about 16.2% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Rio Grande County at $179/wk is 3% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Rio Grande County costs $9,305 per year.
In Rio Grande County, CO, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $198/wk compared to $179/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $196/wk vs $130/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $157/wk (family) or $153/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.