Saguache County, CO
Infant daycare in Saguache County, CO costs $187 per week ($9,729 per year) for center-based care, and $136 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $51,946, the childcare burden is 18.7% 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) | $187 | $9,729 | $136 | $7,072 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $187 | $9,729 | $136 | $7,072 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $137 | $7,127 | $136 | $7,072 |
| School-Age (6+) | $139 | $7,203 | $135 | $7,020 |
Saguache County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Saguache County costs $187 per week ($9,729 per year). Family-based infant care costs $136 per week ($7,072 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Saguache County is 18.7%, rated "High". This means a family earning the median income of $51,946 would spend about 18.7% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Saguache County at $187/wk is 8% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Saguache County costs $9,729 per year.
In Saguache County, CO, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $136/wk compared to $187/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $136/wk vs $137/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $135/wk (family) or $139/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.