Chatham County, NC
Infant daycare in Chatham County, NC costs $228 per week ($11,834 per year) for center-based care, and $163 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $84,222, the childcare burden is 14.1% 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) | $228 | $11,834 | $163 | $8,458 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $182 | $9,488 | $150 | $7,788 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $165 | $8,604 | $140 | $7,299 |
| School-Age (6+) | $87 | $4,536 | $82 | $4,255 |
Chatham County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Chatham County costs $228 per week ($11,834 per year). Family-based infant care costs $163 per week ($8,458 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Chatham County is 14.1%, rated "Moderate". This means a family earning the median income of $84,222 would spend about 14.1% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Chatham County at $228/wk is 31% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Chatham County costs $11,834 per year.
In Chatham County, NC, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $163/wk compared to $228/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $140/wk vs $165/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $82/wk (family) or $87/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.