Teller County, CO
Infant daycare in Teller County, CO costs $283 per week ($14,713 per year) for center-based care, and $141 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $69,655, the childcare burden is 21.1% 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) | $283 | $14,713 | $141 | $7,329 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $261 | $13,556 | $141 | $7,329 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $151 | $7,855 | $141 | $7,329 |
| School-Age (6+) | $146 | $7,591 | $100 | $5,205 |
Teller County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Teller County costs $283 per week ($14,713 per year). Family-based infant care costs $141 per week ($7,329 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Teller County is 21.1%, rated "Severe". This means a family earning the median income of $69,655 would spend about 21.1% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Teller County at $283/wk is 63% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Teller County costs $14,713 per year.
In Teller County, CO, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $141/wk compared to $283/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $141/wk vs $151/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $100/wk (family) or $146/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.