Childcare Costs in Ventura County, CA
FIPS: 06111 · Data year: 2022
$22,085
Center Infant/yr
$13,605
Family Infant/yr
$102,141
Median Income
21.6%
% of Income (Infant)
Annual Childcare Costs by Age Group
| Age Group | Center-Based | Family Childcare |
|---|---|---|
| Infant | $22,085 | $13,605 |
| Toddler | $14,136 | $12,289 |
| Preschool | $15,557 | $13,631 |
| School Age | $21,881 | $12,960 |
Cost Comparison (Center-Based)
Infant $22,085
Toddler $14,136
Preschool $15,557
School Age $21,881
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: $22,085
Median household income: $102,141
Cost as % of income: 21.6%
7% affordability threshold: $7,150/year
Cost History (Center-Based Infant)
| Year | Infant |
|---|---|
| 2008 | $13,081 |
| 2009 | $13,612 |
| 2010 | $14,626 |
| 2011 | $15,640 |
| 2012 | $16,654 |
| 2013 | $16,030 |
| 2014 | $15,406 |
| 2015 | $15,649 |
| 2016 | $15,893 |
| 2017 | $16,363 |
| 2018 | $16,832 |
| 2019 | $17,302 |
| 2020 | $17,772 |
| 2021 | N/A |
| 2022 | $22,085 |
More Data for Ventura 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.