Sierra County, CA
Infant daycare in Sierra County, CA costs $224 per week ($11,670 per year) for center-based care, and $205 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $61,108, the childcare burden is 19.1% 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) | $224 | $11,670 | $205 | $10,685 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $179 | $9,296 | $191 | $9,923 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $148 | $7,698 | $177 | $9,214 |
| School-Age (6+) | $54 | $2,802 | $179 | $9,321 |
Sierra County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Sierra County costs $224 per week ($11,670 per year). Family-based infant care costs $205 per week ($10,685 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Sierra County is 19.1%, rated "High". This means a family earning the median income of $61,108 would spend about 19.1% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Sierra County at $224/wk is 29% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Sierra County costs $11,670 per year.
In Sierra County, CA, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $205/wk compared to $224/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $177/wk vs $148/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $179/wk (family) or $54/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.