Shasta County, CA
Infant daycare in Shasta County, CA costs $248 per week ($12,910 per year) for center-based care, and $209 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $68,347, the childcare burden is 18.9% 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) | $248 | $12,910 | $209 | $10,842 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $182 | $9,472 | $174 | $9,027 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $214 | $11,146 | $178 | $9,232 |
| School-Age (6+) | $178 | $9,245 | $200 | $10,404 |
Shasta County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Shasta County costs $248 per week ($12,910 per year). Family-based infant care costs $209 per week ($10,842 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Shasta County is 18.9%, rated "High". This means a family earning the median income of $68,347 would spend about 18.9% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Shasta County at $248/wk is 43% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Shasta County costs $12,910 per year.
In Shasta County, CA, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $209/wk compared to $248/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $178/wk vs $214/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $200/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.