Childcare prices in Copper River Census Area, Alaska
In 2021, the Department of Labor published these childcare prices for Copper River Census Area.
$13,675Infant care in a home daycare a year ($263 a week)
All published prices for 2021
| Type of care | Age | Per week | Per year | Share of median family income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home daycare (family childcare) | Infant (birth to 23 months) | $263 | $13,675 | 14% |
| Home daycare (family childcare) | Toddler (2 years) | $271 | $14,112 | 15% |
| Home daycare (family childcare) | Preschool (3 to 4 years) | $272 | $14,160 | 15% |
These are medians across providers, so half charge more and half less. Prices have generally risen since the data year. Ask several providers for current quotes, and check your state's childcare assistance program if you might qualify.
Sources
- National Database of Childcare Prices, 2008 to 2022 data file (county level), US Department of Labor, Women's Bureau, checked 1 November 2026
- National Database of Childcare Prices Technical Report 2024, US Department of Labor, Women's Bureau, checked 1 November 2026
Prices are weekly medians for full-time care in the year shown, in that year's dollars, as published by the Department of Labor. Yearly figures are weekly × 52. Some county figures are estimated by the Department from state data or nearby age groups. Data checked 1 November 2026.