Ward County, ND
Infant daycare in Ward County, ND costs $220 per week ($11,444 per year) for center-based care, and $162 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $78,143, the childcare burden is 14.6% of income. 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) | $220 | $11,444 | $162 | $8,422 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $201 | $10,432 | $153 | $7,931 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $186 | $9,688 | $154 | $7,999 |
| School-Age (6+) | $186 | $9,668 | $162 | $8,424 |
Ward County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Ward County costs $220 per week ($11,444 per year). Family-based infant care costs $162 per week ($8,422 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Ward County is 14.6%, rated "Moderate". This means a family earning the median income of $78,143 would spend about 14.6% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Ward County at $220/wk is 27% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Ward County costs $11,444 per year.
In Ward County, ND, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $162/wk compared to $220/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $154/wk vs $186/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $162/wk (family) or $186/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.