Charles County, MD
Infant daycare in Charles County, MD costs $323 per week ($16,816 per year) for center-based care, and $239 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $116,882, the childcare burden is 14.4% 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) | $323 | $16,816 | $239 | $12,439 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $228 | $11,853 | $205 | $10,642 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $228 | $11,853 | $205 | $10,642 |
| School-Age (6+) | $221 | $11,478 | $177 | $9,190 |
Charles County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Charles County costs $323 per week ($16,816 per year). Family-based infant care costs $239 per week ($12,439 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Charles County is 14.4%, rated "Moderate". This means a family earning the median income of $116,882 would spend about 14.4% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Charles County at $323/wk is 86% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Charles County costs $16,816 per year.
In Charles County, MD, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $239/wk compared to $323/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $205/wk vs $228/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $177/wk (family) or $221/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.