Childcare Costs in Shawnee County, KS
FIPS: 20177 · Data year: 2022
$9,651
Center Infant/yr
$6,781
Family Infant/yr
$63,463
Median Income
15.2%
% of Income (Infant)
Annual Childcare Costs by Age Group
| Age Group | Center-Based | Family Childcare |
|---|---|---|
| Infant | $9,651 | $6,781 |
| Toddler | $8,611 | $5,651 |
| Preschool | $7,502 | $5,651 |
| School Age | $4,285 | $5,651 |
Cost Comparison (Center-Based)
Infant $9,651
Toddler $8,611
Preschool $7,502
School Age $4,285
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: $9,651
Median household income: $63,463
Cost as % of income: 15.2%
7% affordability threshold: $4,442/year
Cost History (Center-Based Infant)
| Year | Infant |
|---|---|
| 2008 | $6,989 |
| 2009 | $7,134 |
| 2010 | $7,280 |
| 2011 | $7,342 |
| 2012 | $7,405 |
| 2013 | $7,987 |
| 2014 | $7,415 |
| 2015 | $6,843 |
| 2016 | $6,271 |
| 2017 | $5,699 |
| 2018 | $6,490 |
| 2019 | $7,280 |
| 2020 | $8,070 |
| 2021 | $8,861 |
| 2022 | $9,651 |
More Data for Shawnee 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.