Daycare Cost in Stearns County, MN
Childcare pricing data for Stearns County, Minnesota (2022). Population: 158,622.
Compared to Minnesota Average
Center-based infant care in Stearns County costs $22,395/year, which is $10,673 more (91% above average) compared to the Minnesota average of $11,722/year.
All Childcare Prices
| Care Type | Weekly | Annual (52 weeks) |
|---|---|---|
| Center-Based Infant | $431/week | $22,395 |
| Center-Based Toddler | $382/week | $19,850 |
| Center-Based Preschool | $337/week | $17,507 |
| Family Infant | $143/week | $7,453 |
| Family Toddler | $132/week | $6,847 |
| Family Preschool | $132/week | $6,847 |
Affordability Context
The median household income in Stearns County is $73,105. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services considers childcare affordable when it costs no more than 7% of household income. At 31%, center-based infant care in Stearns County exceeds this threshold.
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Other Counties in Minnesota
Counties with similar daycare costs to Stearns County.
| County | Center Infant (yr) | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Anoka County | $20,280 | $2,115 less |
| Carver County | $20,280 | $2,115 less |
| Dakota County | $20,280 | $2,115 less |
| Hennepin County | $20,280 | $2,115 less |
| Olmsted County | $20,280 | $2,115 less |