Infant vs Toddler vs Preschool Childcare Cost in Tuscarawas County, OH

Childcare prices in Tuscarawas 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 ($11,537/yr), the highest band in most counties, while preschool care runs $175/wk ($9,100/yr). That's a 21% drop — about $47/wk, or $2,437 a year, in savings as your child moves from infant to preschool.

The priciest age group in Tuscarawas County is Infant (0-1) at $222/wk, and the cheapest is school-age (6+) at $126/wk — a spread of $96/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 $126/wk, since those children only need before- and after-school coverage.

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

The Childcare Burden Index here is 18.6% 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 Tuscarawas County runs $170/wk for infants — about 23% less than center-based care, or $2,697 in annual savings. School-age care is the cheapest category at $126/wk (center) or $139/wk (family).