Allendale County, SC
Infant daycare in Allendale County, SC costs $113 per week ($5,856 per year) for center-based care, and $116 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $37,096, the childcare burden is 15.8% 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) | $113 | $5,856 | $116 | $6,038 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $113 | $5,856 | $116 | $6,038 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $98 | $5,080 | $126 | $6,558 |
| School-Age (6+) | $131 | $6,814 | $139 | $7,251 |
Allendale County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Allendale County costs $113 per week ($5,856 per year). Family-based infant care costs $116 per week ($6,038 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Allendale County is 15.8%, rated "High". This means a family earning the median income of $37,096 would spend about 15.8% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Allendale County at $113/wk is 35% below the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Allendale County costs $5,856 per year.
In Allendale County, SC, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $116/wk compared to $113/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $126/wk vs $98/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $139/wk (family) or $131/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.