Scott County, KY
Infant daycare in Scott County, KY costs $212 per week ($11,048 per year) for center-based care, and $185 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $80,782, the childcare burden is 13.7% 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) | $212 | $11,048 | $185 | $9,615 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $181 | $9,389 | $174 | $9,039 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $181 | $9,389 | $174 | $9,039 |
| School-Age (6+) | $178 | $9,269 | $140 | $7,296 |
Scott County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Scott County costs $212 per week ($11,048 per year). Family-based infant care costs $185 per week ($9,615 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Scott County is 13.7%, rated "Moderate". This means a family earning the median income of $80,782 would spend about 13.7% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Scott County at $212/wk is 22% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Scott County costs $11,048 per year.
In Scott County, KY, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $185/wk compared to $212/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $174/wk vs $181/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $140/wk (family) or $178/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.