Androscoggin County, ME
Infant daycare in Androscoggin County, ME costs $224 per week ($11,664 per year) for center-based care, and $163 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $64,500, the childcare burden is 18.1% of income, well above the 7% threshold HUD considers affordable. 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) | $224 | $11,664 | $163 | $8,493 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $213 | $11,093 | $150 | $7,800 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $172 | $8,927 | $147 | $7,627 |
| School-Age (6+) | $145 | $7,540 | $133 | $6,933 |
Androscoggin County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Androscoggin County costs $224 per week ($11,664 per year). Family-based infant care costs $163 per week ($8,493 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Androscoggin County is 18.1%, rated "High". This means a family earning the median income of $64,500 would spend about 18.1% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Androscoggin County at $224/wk is 29% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Androscoggin County costs $11,664 per year.
In Androscoggin County, ME, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $163/wk compared to $224/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $147/wk vs $172/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $133/wk (family) or $145/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.