Sanders County, MT
Infant daycare in Sanders County, MT costs $214 per week ($11,114 per year) for center-based care, and $168 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $47,110, the childcare burden is 23.6% 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) | $214 | $11,114 | $168 | $8,746 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $223 | $11,572 | $172 | $8,929 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $191 | $9,930 | $172 | $8,929 |
| School-Age (6+) | $191 | $9,930 | $159 | $8,273 |
Sanders County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Sanders County costs $214 per week ($11,114 per year). Family-based infant care costs $168 per week ($8,746 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Sanders County is 23.6%, rated "Severe". This means a family earning the median income of $47,110 would spend about 23.6% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Sanders County at $214/wk is 23% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Sanders County costs $11,114 per year.
In Sanders County, MT, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $168/wk compared to $214/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $172/wk vs $191/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $159/wk (family) or $191/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.