Chesterfield County, VA
Infant daycare in Chesterfield County, VA costs $279 per week ($14,503 per year) for center-based care, and $161 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $95,757, the childcare burden is 15.1% 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) | $279 | $14,503 | $161 | $8,374 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $216 | $11,239 | $142 | $7,407 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $212 | $11,004 | $142 | $7,373 |
| School-Age (6+) | $183 | $9,535 | $131 | $6,826 |
Chesterfield County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Chesterfield County costs $279 per week ($14,503 per year). Family-based infant care costs $161 per week ($8,374 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Chesterfield County is 15.1%, rated "High". This means a family earning the median income of $95,757 would spend about 15.1% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Chesterfield County at $279/wk is 61% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Chesterfield County costs $14,503 per year.
In Chesterfield County, VA, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $161/wk compared to $279/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $142/wk vs $212/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $131/wk (family) or $183/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.