Caldwell County, NC
Infant daycare in Caldwell County, NC costs $164 per week ($8,538 per year) for center-based care, and $150 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $52,362, the childcare burden is 16.3% 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) | $164 | $8,538 | $150 | $7,780 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $137 | $7,140 | $130 | $6,770 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $115 | $6,001 | $137 | $7,111 |
| School-Age (6+) | $63 | $3,252 | $64 | $3,334 |
Caldwell County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Caldwell County costs $164 per week ($8,538 per year). Family-based infant care costs $150 per week ($7,780 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Caldwell County is 16.3%, rated "High". This means a family earning the median income of $52,362 would spend about 16.3% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Caldwell County at $164/wk is 5% below the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Caldwell County costs $8,538 per year.
In Caldwell County, NC, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $150/wk compared to $164/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $137/wk vs $115/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $64/wk (family) or $63/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.