Valley County, MT
Infant daycare in Valley County, MT costs $209 per week ($10,883 per year) for center-based care, and $169 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $59,725, the childcare burden is 18.2% 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) | $209 | $10,883 | $169 | $8,785 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $217 | $11,284 | $172 | $8,950 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $187 | $9,718 | $172 | $8,950 |
| School-Age (6+) | $187 | $9,718 | $160 | $8,306 |
Valley County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Valley County costs $209 per week ($10,883 per year). Family-based infant care costs $169 per week ($8,785 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Valley County is 18.2%, rated "High". This means a family earning the median income of $59,725 would spend about 18.2% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Valley County at $209/wk is 21% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Valley County costs $10,883 per year.
In Valley County, MT, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $169/wk compared to $209/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $172/wk vs $187/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $160/wk (family) or $187/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.