County childcare costs · DOL NDCP 2022

Childcare costs in Shawano County, WI

Compiled by Plainchildcare Editorial, Childcare Costs Editorial Team

$9,464 a year for center-based infant care - 14.5% of the local median income, against a national average of $9,592.

All Wisconsin counties Rankings Methodology

Center-based infant care in Shawano County, WI costs $9,464/year, while family childcare is $7,800/year, based on National Database of Childcare Prices survey data from the U.S. Department of Labor. This represents 14.5% of the median household income - exceeding the HHS 7% affordability threshold. Toddler care at a center costs $8,840/year, and preschool-age care is $8,840/year.

Shawano County vs. the nation

At $9,464 a year for center-based infant care, Shawano County, WI is 1% below the national average of $9,592 - cheaper than 45% of the 2,662 U.S. counties we track, and that bill eats 14.5% of the local median income against the 7% the federal government calls affordable.

Infant care (center)
$9,464/yr: Vs. national avg
-1%: National rank
#1,430 cheapest of 2,662: Share of income
14.5%

Source: DOL National Database of Childcare Prices (2022). Median income: U.S. Census ACS 5-year.

$9,464
Center Infant/yr: $7,800
Family Infant/yr: $65,493
Median Income: 14.5%
% of Income (Infant)

Annual Childcare Costs by Age Group

Age Group	Center-Based	Family Childcare	Difference
Infant	$9,464	$7,800	+$1,664
Toddler	$8,840	$7,410	+$1,430
Preschool	$8,840	$7,410	+$1,430
School Age	$7,956	$7,020	+$936

Cost Comparison (Center-Based)

Infant $9,464

Toddler $8,840

Preschool $8,840

School Age $7,956

Where Shawano County ranks on infant-care cost

Center-based infant care, every U.S. county with reported prices

$9,464 more affordable than 45% of 2,662 US counties

Each bar is a $2.5K-wide band; taller bars hold more US counties. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices · 2022

What These Numbers Mean for Shawano County Families

Shawano County's median household income of $65,493 sets the bar for what counts as affordable care here, putting infant center care at 14.5% of gross income. The HHS benchmark is 7%, meaning the typical family here exceeds the federal affordability line by 7.5 points.Shawano County families generally find care more manageable than the national picture, though waitlists at licensed providers remain the real bottleneck.

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)

Center-based infant care costs over 2008–2022 (15 years of NDCP data).

+21.3% since 2008

Infant center care: $7,800 → $9,464

$9,464/yr

Most recent annual cost (2022)

15 years

Data available (2008–2022)

2008

$7,800

2009

$7,540

2010

$7,280

2011

$7,280

2012

$7,540

2013

$7,930

2014

$8,320

2015

$8,060

2016

$8,320

2017

$8,580

2018

$8,580

2019

$8,801

2020

$9,022

2021

$9,243

2022

$9,464

View full data table (all care types) ▼

Year	Ctr Infant	Ctr Toddler	Ctr Preschool	Ctr School Age	Fam Infant	Fam Toddler
2008	$7,800	$6,760	$6,760	$6,760	$6,500	$6,500
2009	$7,540	$7,020	$7,020	$6,760	$7,020	$6,240
2010	$7,280	$7,280	$7,280	$6,760	$7,280	$7,280
2011	$7,280	$7,280	$7,280	$6,760	$7,410	$6,240
2012	$7,540	$7,020	$7,020	$6,760	$6,500	$6,500
2013	$7,930	$7,280	$7,280	$7,020	$6,630	$6,500
2014	$8,320	$7,540	$7,540	$7,280	$6,760	$6,500
2015	$8,060	$7,280	$7,280	$7,540	$6,760	$6,500
2016	$8,320	$7,540	$7,540	$7,540	$6,890	$6,500
2017	$8,580	$7,800	$7,800	$7,540	$7,020	$6,500
2018	$8,580	$7,800	$7,800	$7,540	$6,760	$6,500
2019	$8,801	$8,060	$8,060	$7,644	$7,020	$6,728
2020	$9,022	$8,320	$8,320	$7,748	$7,280	$6,955
2021	$9,243	$8,580	$8,580	$7,852	$7,540	$7,183
2022	$9,464	$8,840	$8,840	$7,956	$7,800	$7,410

What this means for Shawano County families

Infant center care here takes 14.5% of the typical household income - above the HHS 7% affordability line.

At 14.5% of income, infant care exceeds the federal 7% affordability benchmark. Check whether your family qualifies for a CCDF subsidy, which can cap copayments at a sliding share of income. Check subsidy eligibility
Family childcare homes run $7,800/year for infants, about $1,664 less than a center. Weigh the trade-offs of each setting. Center vs. home care
See how Shawano County compares against the cheapest counties in Wisconsin. Cheapest in Wisconsin

NDCP figures are county-level survey medians for 2022, confirm current tuition and openings directly with providers and your state CCR&R agency.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does childcare cost in Shawano County, WI? ▼

In Shawano County, WI, center-based infant care costs $9,464/year. Family childcare for infants is $7,800/year. Preschool center-based care costs $8,840/year.

Is childcare affordable in Shawano County, WI? ▼

Against a $65,493 median household income, center-based infant care in Shawano County, WI runs 14.5%. HHS sets the affordability bar at 7%. Childcare here exceeds the affordability threshold by 7.5 percentage points.

Are childcare costs rising in Shawano County, WI? ▼

From 2022 to 2008, center-based infant care in Shawano County, WI changed from $9,464 to $7,800 (-17.6%).

What is the cheapest childcare option in Shawano County, WI? ▼

The lowest-cost preschool option in Shawano County, WI is family childcare, at $7,410/year against $8,840/year for a center, $1,430/year cheaper. It's run out of a provider's home, usually with a smaller group.

How much does before- and after-school care cost in Shawano County, WI? ▼

Before- and after-school programs for ages 6-12 run $7,956/year at a center in Shawano County, WI and $7,020/year for family childcare. That covers before-school drop-off, after-school pickup, and summer coverage for working parents.