Simpson County, KY
Infant daycare in Simpson County, KY costs $135 per week ($7,031 per year) for center-based care, and $122 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $55,907, the childcare burden is 12.6% of income. This is below the national median of $174/wk.
Cost Breakdown by Age Group
| Age Group | Center/Wk | Center/Yr | Family/Wk | Family/Yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Infant (0-1) | $135 | $7,031 | $122 | $6,348 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $128 | $6,655 | $104 | $5,413 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $128 | $6,655 | $104 | $5,413 |
| School-Age (6+) | $124 | $6,467 | $104 | $5,413 |
Simpson County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Simpson County costs $135 per week ($7,031 per year). Family-based infant care costs $122 per week ($6,348 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Simpson County is 12.6%, rated "Moderate". This means a family earning the median income of $55,907 would spend about 12.6% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Simpson County at $135/wk is 22% below the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Simpson County costs $7,031 per year.
In Simpson County, KY, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $122/wk compared to $135/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $104/wk vs $128/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $104/wk (family) or $124/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.