Westchester County, NY
Infant daycare in Westchester County, NY costs $325 per week ($16,900 per year) for center-based care, and $300 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $114,651, the childcare burden is 14.7% 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) | $325 | $16,900 | $300 | $15,600 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $300 | $15,600 | $290 | $15,080 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $293 | $15,236 | $275 | $14,300 |
| School-Age (6+) | $250 | $13,000 | $250 | $13,000 |
Westchester County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Westchester County costs $325 per week ($16,900 per year). Family-based infant care costs $300 per week ($15,600 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Westchester County is 14.7%, rated "Moderate". This means a family earning the median income of $114,651 would spend about 14.7% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Westchester County at $325/wk is 87% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Westchester County costs $16,900 per year.
In Westchester County, NY, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $300/wk compared to $325/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $275/wk vs $293/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $250/wk (family) or $250/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.