Wayne County, IL
Infant daycare in Wayne County, IL costs $264 per week ($13,734 per year) for center-based care, and $125 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $53,522, the childcare burden is 25.7% 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) | $264 | $13,734 | $125 | $6,500 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $205 | $10,660 | N/A | N/A |
| Preschool (3-5) | $172 | $8,927 | N/A | N/A |
| School-Age (6+) | $155 | $8,041 | N/A | N/A |
Wayne County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Wayne County costs $264 per week ($13,734 per year). Family-based infant care costs $125 per week ($6,500 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Wayne County is 25.7%, rated "Severe". This means a family earning the median income of $53,522 would spend about 25.7% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Wayne County at $264/wk is 52% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Wayne County costs $13,734 per year.
In Wayne County, IL, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $125/wk compared to $264/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $0/wk vs $172/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $0/wk (family) or $155/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.