Amherst County, VA
Infant daycare in Amherst County, VA costs $149 per week ($7,734 per year) for center-based care, and $144 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $64,454, the childcare burden is 12.0% of income. 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) | $149 | $7,734 | $144 | $7,463 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $99 | $5,155 | $89 | $4,619 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $99 | $5,155 | $89 | $4,619 |
| School-Age (6+) | $149 | $7,737 | $121 | $6,300 |
Amherst County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Amherst County costs $149 per week ($7,734 per year). Family-based infant care costs $144 per week ($7,463 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Amherst County is 12.0%, rated "Moderate". This means a family earning the median income of $64,454 would spend about 12.0% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Amherst County at $149/wk is 14% below the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Amherst County costs $7,734 per year.
In Amherst County, VA, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $144/wk compared to $149/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $89/wk vs $99/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $121/wk (family) or $149/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.
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Source: U.S. Department of Labor Women’s Bureau Childcare Prices, 2026.