Childcare Costs in Amador County, CA
FIPS: 06005 · Data year: 2022
$12,218
Center Infant/yr
$11,237
Family Infant/yr
$74,853
Median Income
16.3%
% of Income (Infant)
Annual Childcare Costs by Age Group
| Age Group | Center-Based | Family Childcare |
|---|---|---|
| Infant | $12,218 | $11,237 |
| Toddler | $9,683 | $10,640 |
| Preschool | $7,564 | $10,092 |
| School Age | $3,065 | $9,930 |
Cost Comparison (Center-Based)
Infant $12,218
Toddler $9,683
Preschool $7,564
School Age $3,065
Affordability Context
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services considers childcare affordable when it costs no more than 7% of a family's income.
Center infant cost: $12,218
Median household income: $74,853
Cost as % of income: 16.3%
7% affordability threshold: $5,240/year
Cost History (Center-Based Infant)
| Year | Infant |
|---|---|
| 2008 | $11,680 |
| 2009 | $12,878 |
| 2010 | $13,612 |
| 2011 | $14,345 |
| 2012 | $15,078 |
| 2013 | $14,835 |
| 2014 | $14,592 |
| 2015 | $13,588 |
| 2016 | $12,585 |
| 2017 | $11,140 |
| 2018 | $9,696 |
| 2019 | $8,252 |
| 2020 | $9,696 |
| 2021 | N/A |
| 2022 | $12,218 |
More Data for Amador County
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Women's Bureau — National Database of Childcare Prices (NDCP). Costs are annual estimates based on weekly median prices.