Carteret County, NC
Infant daycare in Carteret County, NC costs $199 per week ($10,339 per year) for center-based care, and $172 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $66,965, the childcare burden is 15.4% 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) | $199 | $10,339 | $172 | $8,955 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $129 | $6,701 | $131 | $6,791 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $129 | $6,701 | $131 | $6,791 |
| School-Age (6+) | $130 | $6,747 | $202 | $10,499 |
Carteret County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Carteret County costs $199 per week ($10,339 per year). Family-based infant care costs $172 per week ($8,955 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Carteret County is 15.4%, rated "High". This means a family earning the median income of $66,965 would spend about 15.4% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Carteret County at $199/wk is 15% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Carteret County costs $10,339 per year.
In Carteret County, NC, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $172/wk compared to $199/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $131/wk vs $129/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $202/wk (family) or $130/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.