Sarasota County, FL
Infant daycare in Sarasota County, FL costs $210 per week ($10,920 per year) for center-based care, and $200 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $77,213, the childcare burden is 14.1% of income. 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) | $210 | $10,920 | $200 | $10,400 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $193 | $10,028 | $185 | $9,620 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $185 | $9,620 | $180 | $9,360 |
| School-Age (6+) | $140 | $7,280 | $140 | $7,280 |
Sarasota County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Sarasota County costs $210 per week ($10,920 per year). Family-based infant care costs $200 per week ($10,400 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Sarasota County is 14.1%, rated "Moderate". This means a family earning the median income of $77,213 would spend about 14.1% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Sarasota County at $210/wk is 21% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Sarasota County costs $10,920 per year.
In Sarasota County, FL, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $200/wk compared to $210/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $180/wk vs $185/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $140/wk (family) or $140/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.