Infant vs Toddler vs Preschool Childcare Cost in Georgetown County, SC

Childcare prices in Georgetown County track a child's age closely, because state licensing rules require more staff per child for the youngest age bands. Infant center care costs $222/wk ($11,558/yr), the highest band in most counties, while preschool care runs $163/wk ($8,459/yr). That's a 27% drop — about $60/wk, or $3,099 a year, in savings as your child moves from infant to preschool.

The priciest age group in Georgetown County is Infant (0-1) at $222/wk, and the cheapest is preschool (3-5) at $163/wk — a spread of $60/wk between the most and least expensive bands. Cost declines steadily from infant to toddler to preschool, the typical national shape. School-age care (ages 6+) is usually the most economical at $169/wk, since those children only need before- and after-school coverage.

At $222/wk for infant center care, Georgetown County runs 28% above the national median of $174/wk.

The Childcare Burden Index here is 19.3% 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 Georgetown County runs $154/wk for infants — about 31% less than center-based care, or $3,540 in annual savings. School-age care is the cheapest category at $169/wk (center) or $93/wk (family).