Weld County, CO
Infant daycare in Weld County, CO costs $341 per week ($17,740 per year) for center-based care, and $245 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $89,182, the childcare burden is 19.9% 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) | $341 | $17,740 | $245 | $12,745 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $293 | $15,259 | $217 | $11,261 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $252 | $13,099 | $217 | $11,261 |
| School-Age (6+) | $146 | $7,591 | $175 | $9,074 |
Weld County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Weld County costs $341 per week ($17,740 per year). Family-based infant care costs $245 per week ($12,745 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Weld County is 19.9%, rated "High". This means a family earning the median income of $89,182 would spend about 19.9% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Weld County at $341/wk is 97% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Weld County costs $17,740 per year.
In Weld County, CO, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $245/wk compared to $341/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $217/wk vs $252/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $175/wk (family) or $146/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.