Washington County, CO
Infant daycare in Washington County, CO costs $186 per week ($9,688 per year) for center-based care, and $188 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $59,087, the childcare burden is 16.4% 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) | $186 | $9,688 | $188 | $9,776 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $302 | $15,694 | $174 | $9,025 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $295 | $15,322 | $174 | $9,025 |
| School-Age (6+) | $141 | $7,306 | $174 | $9,022 |
Washington County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Washington County costs $186 per week ($9,688 per year). Family-based infant care costs $188 per week ($9,776 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Washington County is 16.4%, rated "High". This means a family earning the median income of $59,087 would spend about 16.4% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Washington County at $186/wk is 7% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Washington County costs $9,688 per year.
In Washington County, CO, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $188/wk compared to $186/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $174/wk vs $295/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $174/wk (family) or $141/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.