Alleghany County, VA
Infant daycare in Alleghany County, VA costs $159 per week ($8,258 per year) for center-based care, and $121 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $52,546, the childcare burden is 15.7% of income, well above the 7% threshold HUD considers affordable. This is below the national median of $174/wk.
Cost Breakdown by Age Group
| Age Group | Center/Wk | Center/Yr | Family/Wk | Family/Yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Infant (0-1) | $159 | $8,258 | $121 | $6,288 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $130 | $6,746 | $98 | $5,083 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $119 | $6,197 | $95 | $4,942 |
| School-Age (6+) | $120 | $6,229 | $101 | $5,251 |
Alleghany County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Alleghany County costs $159 per week ($8,258 per year). Family-based infant care costs $121 per week ($6,288 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Alleghany County is 15.7%, rated "High". This means a family earning the median income of $52,546 would spend about 15.7% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Alleghany County at $159/wk is 8% below the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Alleghany County costs $8,258 per year.
In Alleghany County, VA, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $121/wk compared to $159/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $95/wk vs $119/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $101/wk (family) or $120/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.