Tama County, IA
Infant daycare in Tama County, IA costs $166 per week ($8,623 per year) for center-based care, and $109 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $65,483, the childcare burden is 13.2% 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) | $166 | $8,623 | $109 | $5,665 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $143 | $7,430 | $107 | $5,573 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $143 | $7,430 | $107 | $5,573 |
| School-Age (6+) | $114 | $5,944 | $104 | $5,387 |
Tama County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Tama County costs $166 per week ($8,623 per year). Family-based infant care costs $109 per week ($5,665 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Tama County is 13.2%, rated "Moderate". This means a family earning the median income of $65,483 would spend about 13.2% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Tama County at $166/wk is 4% below the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Tama County costs $8,623 per year.
In Tama County, IA, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $109/wk compared to $166/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $107/wk vs $143/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $104/wk (family) or $114/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.