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Daycare costs in Bethel Census Area, AK.
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Infant care in a center
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The federal file does not report a usable infant center estimate for this place. We keep that gap visible. Enter your provider’s quote in a calculator.
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Available figures: sources 2020–2020 · CPI adjusted to August 2026
| Age group | Center | Home-based |
|---|---|---|
| Infant | Not reported | Not reported |
| Toddler | $2392020 source | Not reported |
| Preschool | $2392020 source | Not reported |
| School-age | Not reported | Not reported |
One child. Weekly × 52 ÷ 12 for monthly; weekly × 52 for annual. School-age coverage varies and often means care around school hours. Age definitions.
Nearby places
The counties
next door.
Actual county neighbors from the Census adjacency file. These are estimates for each county’s market.
| County | Monthly estimate | Source year |
|---|---|---|
| Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK | $820 | 2022 |
| Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK | $1,320 | 2022 |
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The January 2025 federal table lists $7,372 per month as the initial income threshold for a family of four.
Current limits and other eligibility rules may differ.
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in Bethel Census Area.
How much does daycare cost per month in Bethel Census Area, AK?
The federal file does not contain a usable center price here. We show that gap rather than replacing it with a national price. Use a current provider quote in the calculators.
How much is home-based childcare?
A home-based estimate is not reported for this age group. Ask licensed providers for their current tuition.
Does the estimate include deposits and extra fees?
The county figure is a tuition benchmark. Deposits, registration, supplies, meals, late pickup and paid closures may be billed separately. Ask for a written payment schedule.
What does the share of income mean?
The required income or childcare value is unavailable, so no share is calculated.
Can I get help paying for daycare in Alaska?
The state assistance page links to the current program. Income is only one part of eligibility; work or education, your child’s age, assets and available funding can also matter.
Sources behind this page.
Retrieved 2026-10-01. The displayed figures are rounded; calculations use unrounded values.
| Age / setting | Source | Original weekly | CPI factor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toddler / center | DOL NDCP 2020 | $185.00 | × 1.294532 |
| Preschool / center | DOL NDCP 2020 | $185.00 | × 1.294532 |
CPI: BLS CUUR0000SEEB03, August 2026 index 403.749, divided by the source-year annual index. NDCP values may be age-derived, converted, clustered or imputed. Read the method and limitations.
Income: 2020–2024 ACS 5-year, median household B19013 and median family B19113. Income is not CPI adjusted.
Subsidy: ACF January 2025 initial income table; confirm current rules through the state application.