Camden County, NJ
Infant daycare in Camden County, NJ costs $282 per week ($14,648 per year) for center-based care, and $181 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $82,005, the childcare burden is 17.9% 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) | $282 | $14,648 | $181 | $9,429 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $275 | $14,320 | $186 | $9,647 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $275 | $14,320 | $174 | $9,037 |
| School-Age (6+) | $128 | $6,631 | $152 | $7,918 |
Camden County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Camden County costs $282 per week ($14,648 per year). Family-based infant care costs $181 per week ($9,429 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Camden County is 17.9%, rated "High". This means a family earning the median income of $82,005 would spend about 17.9% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Camden County at $282/wk is 62% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Camden County costs $14,648 per year.
In Camden County, NJ, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $181/wk compared to $282/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $174/wk vs $275/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $152/wk (family) or $128/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.