Childcare Cost in Charles City County, VA
Infant center-based childcare in Charles City County, VA costs $193 per week ($10,055 per year), based on DOL data. Family-based infant care is $163 per week ($8,495 per year). With a median household income of $65,573, the childcare burden index is 15.3% of income. The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174 for comparison.
Cost by Care Type
| Age Group | Center/Wk | Family/Wk |
|---|---|---|
| Infant (0-1) | $193 | $163 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $147 | $141 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $135 | $137 |
| School-Age (6+) | $131 | $119 |
Burden Index
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $65,573 |
| Burden Index | 15.3% (High) |
| National Median (Infant Center) | $174/wk |
How does Charles City County compare?
At $193/wk for infant center care, Charles City County runs 11% above the national median of $174/wk.
The Childcare Burden Index here is 15.3% of median household income — a high burden, more than double the 7% HHS affordability threshold.
For families looking to lower the bill, family-based (home) daycare in Charles City County runs $163/wk for infants — about 16% less than center-based care, or $1,560 in annual savings. School-age care is the cheapest category at $131/wk (center) or $119/wk (family).
More about Charles City County
The data source behind this answer is the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices. Every figure on the page traces back to that source; the methodology page describes the inputs and the refresh cadence in full detail.
A practical caveat: the headline answer above reflects the most recent the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices vintage; underlying data is often revised for months after first publication, and the right reference for any specific decision is whichever vintage is current at the time of the decision. The as-of date is stamped on every page.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor Women’s Bureau Childcare Prices, 2026.