Childcare Costs in Whiteside County, IL

FIPS: 17195 · Data year: 2022

Center-based infant care in Whiteside County, IL costs $12,289/year, while family childcare is $8,357/year. This represents 19.6% of the median household income — exceeding the HHS 7% affordability threshold.

$12,289

Center Infant/yr

$8,357

Family Infant/yr

$62,828

Median Income

19.6%

% of Income (Infant)

Annual Childcare Costs by Age Group

Age Group	Center-Based	Family Childcare	Difference
Infant	$12,289	$8,357	+$3,932
Toddler	$10,903	$8,724	+$2,179
Preschool	$9,100	$8,407	+$693
School Age	$2,275	$3,914	$-1,639

Cost Comparison (Center-Based)

Infant $12,289

Toddler $10,903

Preschool $9,100

School Age $2,275

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: $12,289

Median household income: $62,828

Cost as % of income: 19.6%

7% affordability threshold: $4,398/year

Cost History (Center-Based Infant)

Year	Infant	Toddler	Preschool	School Age
2008	$9,932	$8,424	$7,540	$3,744
2009	$10,363	$8,509	$7,514	$4,004
2010	$10,793	$8,593	$7,488	$4,264
2011	$11,247	$8,977	$7,904	$4,394
2012	$11,700	$9,360	$8,320	$4,524
2013	$11,894	$9,620	$8,580	$4,862
2014	$12,087	$9,880	$8,840	$5,200
2015	$12,089	$10,010	$8,970	$5,070
2016	$12,090	$10,140	$9,100	$4,940
2017	$12,155	$10,140	$9,100	$4,940
2018	$12,220	$10,140	$9,100	$4,940
2019	$12,237	$10,331	$9,100	$4,052
2020	$12,255	$10,521	$9,100	$3,163
2021	$12,272	$10,712	$9,100	$2,275
2022	$12,289	$10,903	$9,100	$2,275

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does childcare cost in Whiteside County, IL? ▼

In Whiteside County, IL, center-based infant care costs $12,289/year. Family childcare for infants is $8,357/year. Preschool center-based care costs $9,100/year.

Is childcare affordable in Whiteside County, IL? ▼

Center-based infant care in Whiteside County, IL costs 19.6% of the median household income ($62,828). The HHS affordability threshold is 7%. Childcare here exceeds the affordability threshold by 12.6 percentage points.

Are childcare costs rising in Whiteside County, IL? ▼

From 2022 to 2008, center-based infant care in Whiteside County, IL changed from $12,289 to $9,932 (-19.2%).

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Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Women's Bureau — National Database of Childcare Prices (NDCP). Costs are annual estimates based on weekly median prices.