Toole County, MT
Infant daycare in Toole County, MT costs $206 per week ($10,721 per year) for center-based care, and $166 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $54,040, the childcare burden is 19.8% 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) | $206 | $10,721 | $166 | $8,657 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $214 | $11,127 | $170 | $8,823 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $184 | $9,575 | $170 | $8,823 |
| School-Age (6+) | $184 | $9,575 | $157 | $8,186 |
Toole County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Toole County costs $206 per week ($10,721 per year). Family-based infant care costs $166 per week ($8,657 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Toole County is 19.8%, rated "High". This means a family earning the median income of $54,040 would spend about 19.8% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Toole County at $206/wk is 19% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Toole County costs $10,721 per year.
In Toole County, MT, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $166/wk compared to $206/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $170/wk vs $184/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $157/wk (family) or $184/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.