Whitley County, KY
Infant daycare in Whitley County, KY costs $100 per week ($5,224 per year) for center-based care, and $112 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $44,332, the childcare burden is 11.8% of income. This is below the national median of $174/wk.
Cost Breakdown by Age Group
| Age Group | Center/Wk | Center/Yr | Family/Wk | Family/Yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Infant (0-1) | $100 | $5,224 | $112 | $5,815 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $93 | $4,848 | $81 | $4,219 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $93 | $4,848 | $81 | $4,219 |
| School-Age (6+) | $93 | $4,832 | $83 | $4,306 |
Whitley County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Whitley County costs $100 per week ($5,224 per year). Family-based infant care costs $112 per week ($5,815 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Whitley County is 11.8%, rated "Moderate". This means a family earning the median income of $44,332 would spend about 11.8% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Whitley County at $100/wk is 42% below the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Whitley County costs $5,224 per year.
In Whitley County, KY, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $112/wk compared to $100/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $81/wk vs $93/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $83/wk (family) or $93/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.