Scott County, KS
Infant daycare in Scott County, KS costs $186 per week ($9,651 per year) for center-based care, and $130 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $53,365, the childcare burden is 18.1% 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) | $186 | $9,651 | $130 | $6,781 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $166 | $8,611 | $109 | $5,651 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $144 | $7,502 | $109 | $5,651 |
| School-Age (6+) | $82 | $4,285 | $109 | $5,651 |
Scott County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Scott County costs $186 per week ($9,651 per year). Family-based infant care costs $130 per week ($6,781 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Scott County is 18.1%, rated "High". This means a family earning the median income of $53,365 would spend about 18.1% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Scott County at $186/wk is 7% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Scott County costs $9,651 per year.
In Scott County, KS, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $130/wk compared to $186/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $109/wk vs $144/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $109/wk (family) or $82/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.