Scott County, IA
Infant daycare in Scott County, IA costs $168 per week ($8,750 per year) for center-based care, and $113 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $72,792, the childcare burden is 12.0% 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) | $168 | $8,750 | $113 | $5,877 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $145 | $7,539 | $111 | $5,781 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $145 | $7,539 | $111 | $5,781 |
| School-Age (6+) | $116 | $6,031 | $107 | $5,588 |
Scott County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Scott County costs $168 per week ($8,750 per year). Family-based infant care costs $113 per week ($5,877 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Scott County is 12.0%, rated "Moderate". This means a family earning the median income of $72,792 would spend about 12.0% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Scott County at $168/wk is 3% below the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Scott County costs $8,750 per year.
In Scott County, IA, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $113/wk compared to $168/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $111/wk vs $145/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $107/wk (family) or $116/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.