Steele County, MN
Infant daycare in Steele County, MN costs $235 per week ($12,203 per year) for center-based care, and $123 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $79,722, the childcare burden is 15.3% 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) | $235 | $12,203 | $123 | $6,413 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $213 | $11,050 | $125 | $6,500 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $201 | $10,435 | $125 | $6,500 |
| School-Age (6+) | $169 | $8,805 | $113 | $5,893 |
Steele County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Steele County costs $235 per week ($12,203 per year). Family-based infant care costs $123 per week ($6,413 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Steele County is 15.3%, rated "High". This means a family earning the median income of $79,722 would spend about 15.3% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Steele County at $235/wk is 35% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Steele County costs $12,203 per year.
In Steele County, MN, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $123/wk compared to $235/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $125/wk vs $201/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $113/wk (family) or $169/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.