Whiteside County, IL
Infant daycare in Whiteside County, IL costs $236 per week ($12,289 per year) for center-based care, and $161 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $62,828, the childcare burden is 19.6% 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) | $236 | $12,289 | $161 | $8,357 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $210 | $10,903 | $168 | $8,724 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $175 | $9,100 | $162 | $8,407 |
| School-Age (6+) | $44 | $2,275 | $75 | $3,914 |
Whiteside County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Whiteside County costs $236 per week ($12,289 per year). Family-based infant care costs $161 per week ($8,357 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Whiteside County is 19.6%, rated "High". This means a family earning the median income of $62,828 would spend about 19.6% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Whiteside County at $236/wk is 36% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Whiteside County costs $12,289 per year.
In Whiteside County, IL, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $161/wk compared to $236/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $162/wk vs $175/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $75/wk (family) or $44/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.