Bedford County, VA
Infant daycare in Bedford County, VA costs $196 per week ($10,189 per year) for center-based care, and $126 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $74,773, the childcare burden is 13.6% of income. 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) | $196 | $10,189 | $126 | $6,540 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $115 | $5,980 | $125 | $6,500 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $115 | $5,980 | $125 | $6,500 |
| School-Age (6+) | $105 | $5,460 | $179 | $9,286 |
Bedford County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Bedford County costs $196 per week ($10,189 per year). Family-based infant care costs $126 per week ($6,540 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Bedford County is 13.6%, rated "Moderate". This means a family earning the median income of $74,773 would spend about 13.6% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Bedford County at $196/wk is 13% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Bedford County costs $10,189 per year.
In Bedford County, VA, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $126/wk compared to $196/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $125/wk vs $115/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $179/wk (family) or $105/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.