Childcare costs in Ford County, IL
- N/A
- Center Infant/yr
- $8,233
- Family Infant/yr
- $58,930
- Median Income
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- % of Income (Infant)
Annual Childcare Costs by Age Group
| Age Group | Center-Based | Family Childcare |
|---|---|---|
| Infant | N/A | $8,233 |
| Toddler | N/A | $8,233 |
| Preschool | N/A | $7,544 |
| School Age | N/A | $2,170 |
Cost Comparison (Center-Based)
What These Numbers Mean for Ford County Families
Household affordability can't be assessed for Ford County against the HHS 7% benchmark: this county has no reported center-based infant care price in the underlying survey. See the state page for IL for the closest available affordability context.
For how to vet a licensed provider (inspection reports, QRIS ratings, CCDF subsidy intake), see Choosing Quality Childcare. Rate methodology: how these numbers are computed.
Historical Price Trends (2008–2022)
The NDCP has tracked center-based infant care here for 13 years, from 2008 through 2020.
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| Year | Ctr Infant |
|---|---|
| 2008 | $7,054 |
| 2009 | $7,371 |
| 2010 | $7,688 |
| 2011 | $7,874 |
| 2012 | $8,060 |
| 2013 | $8,320 |
| 2014 | $8,580 |
| 2015 | $8,649 |
| 2016 | $8,718 |
| 2017 | $8,718 |
| 2018 | $8,718 |
| 2019 | $8,718 |
| 2020 | $8,718 |
| 2021 | N/A |
| 2022 | N/A |
What this means for Ford County families
Plan around the county-level NDCP price benchmarks below.
- See how Ford County compares against the cheapest counties in Illinois. Cheapest in Illinois
NDCP figures are county-level survey medians for 2022, confirm current tuition and openings directly with providers and your state CCR&R agency.