Will County, IL
Infant daycare in Will County, IL costs $304 per week ($15,825 per year) for center-based care, and $187 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $103,678, the childcare burden is 15.3% 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) | $304 | $15,825 | $187 | $9,744 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $282 | $14,647 | $184 | $9,590 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $255 | $13,260 | $182 | $9,447 |
| School-Age (6+) | $58 | $3,034 | $40 | $2,080 |
Will County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Will County costs $304 per week ($15,825 per year). Family-based infant care costs $187 per week ($9,744 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Will County is 15.3%, rated "High". This means a family earning the median income of $103,678 would spend about 15.3% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Will County at $304/wk is 75% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Will County costs $15,825 per year.
In Will County, IL, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $187/wk compared to $304/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $182/wk vs $255/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $40/wk (family) or $58/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.