Van Buren County, MI
Infant daycare in Van Buren County, MI costs $133 per week ($6,926 per year) for center-based care, and $160 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $65,531, the childcare burden is 10.6% 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) | $133 | $6,926 | $160 | $8,323 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $133 | $6,926 | $164 | $8,522 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $123 | $6,389 | $164 | $8,522 |
| School-Age (6+) | $93 | $4,812 | $120 | $6,234 |
Van Buren County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Van Buren County costs $133 per week ($6,926 per year). Family-based infant care costs $160 per week ($8,323 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Van Buren County is 10.6%, rated "Moderate". This means a family earning the median income of $65,531 would spend about 10.6% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Van Buren County at $133/wk is 23% below the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Van Buren County costs $6,926 per year.
In Van Buren County, MI, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $160/wk compared to $133/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $164/wk vs $123/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $120/wk (family) or $93/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.