Caroline County, VA
Infant daycare in Caroline County, VA costs $234 per week ($12,188 per year) for center-based care, and $177 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $83,562, the childcare burden is 14.6% 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) | $234 | $12,188 | $177 | $9,183 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $166 | $8,612 | $152 | $7,906 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $152 | $7,911 | $148 | $7,686 |
| School-Age (6+) | $178 | $9,236 | $154 | $8,020 |
Caroline County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Caroline County costs $234 per week ($12,188 per year). Family-based infant care costs $177 per week ($9,183 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Caroline County is 14.6%, rated "Moderate". This means a family earning the median income of $83,562 would spend about 14.6% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Caroline County at $234/wk is 35% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Caroline County costs $12,188 per year.
In Caroline County, VA, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $177/wk compared to $234/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $148/wk vs $152/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $154/wk (family) or $178/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.