Steele County, ND
Infant daycare in Steele County, ND costs $203 per week ($10,556 per year) for center-based care, and $149 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $85,750, the childcare burden is 12.3% of income. 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) | $203 | $10,556 | $149 | $7,759 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $185 | $9,642 | $141 | $7,328 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $172 | $8,936 | $142 | $7,374 |
| School-Age (6+) | $167 | $8,699 | $146 | $7,596 |
Steele County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Steele County costs $203 per week ($10,556 per year). Family-based infant care costs $149 per week ($7,759 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Steele County is 12.3%, rated "Moderate". This means a family earning the median income of $85,750 would spend about 12.3% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Steele County at $203/wk is 17% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Steele County costs $10,556 per year.
In Steele County, ND, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $149/wk compared to $203/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $142/wk vs $172/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $146/wk (family) or $167/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.