Baltimore County, MD
Infant daycare in Baltimore County, MD costs $345 per week ($17,955 per year) for center-based care, and $229 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $88,157, the childcare burden is 20.4% 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) | $345 | $17,955 | $229 | $11,924 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $256 | $13,290 | $204 | $10,590 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $256 | $13,290 | $204 | $10,590 |
| School-Age (6+) | $233 | $12,098 | $184 | $9,578 |
Baltimore County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Baltimore County costs $345 per week ($17,955 per year). Family-based infant care costs $229 per week ($11,924 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Baltimore County is 20.4%, rated "Severe". This means a family earning the median income of $88,157 would spend about 20.4% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Baltimore County at $345/wk is 99% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Baltimore County costs $17,955 per year.
In Baltimore County, MD, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $229/wk compared to $345/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $204/wk vs $256/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $184/wk (family) or $233/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.