Sheridan County, WY
Infant daycare in Sheridan County, WY costs $238 per week ($12,363 per year) for center-based care, and $176 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $68,898, the childcare burden is 17.9% 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) | $238 | $12,363 | $176 | $9,133 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $206 | $10,736 | $153 | $7,964 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $206 | $10,736 | $153 | $7,964 |
| School-Age (6+) | $146 | $7,591 | $150 | $7,797 |
Sheridan County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Sheridan County costs $238 per week ($12,363 per year). Family-based infant care costs $176 per week ($9,133 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Sheridan County is 17.9%, rated "High". This means a family earning the median income of $68,898 would spend about 17.9% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Sheridan County at $238/wk is 37% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Sheridan County costs $12,363 per year.
In Sheridan County, WY, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $176/wk compared to $238/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $153/wk vs $206/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $150/wk (family) or $146/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.