Albemarle County, VA
Infant daycare in Albemarle County, VA costs $269 per week ($13,974 per year) for center-based care, and $152 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $97,708, the childcare burden is 14.3% of income. This is above the national median of $174/wk.
Cost Breakdown by Age Group
| Age Group | Center/Wk | Center/Yr | Family/Wk | Family/Yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Infant (0-1) | $269 | $13,974 | $152 | $7,912 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $228 | $11,865 | $134 | $6,973 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $223 | $11,617 | $133 | $6,939 |
| School-Age (6+) | $195 | $10,145 | $128 | $6,673 |
Albemarle County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Albemarle County costs $269 per week ($13,974 per year). Family-based infant care costs $152 per week ($7,912 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Albemarle County is 14.3%, rated "Moderate". This means a family earning the median income of $97,708 would spend about 14.3% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Albemarle County at $269/wk is 55% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Albemarle County costs $13,974 per year.
In Albemarle County, VA, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $152/wk compared to $269/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $133/wk vs $223/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $128/wk (family) or $195/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.