Chowan County, NC
Infant daycare in Chowan County, NC costs $131 per week ($6,831 per year) for center-based care, and $126 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $51,188, the childcare burden is 13.3% of income. This is below the national median of $174/wk.
Cost Breakdown by Age Group
| Age Group | Center/Wk | Center/Yr | Family/Wk | Family/Yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Infant (0-1) | $131 | $6,831 | $126 | $6,573 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $125 | $6,511 | $121 | $6,302 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $109 | $5,662 | $121 | $6,302 |
| School-Age (6+) | $59 | $3,068 | $86 | $4,481 |
Chowan County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Chowan County costs $131 per week ($6,831 per year). Family-based infant care costs $126 per week ($6,573 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Chowan County is 13.3%, rated "Moderate". This means a family earning the median income of $51,188 would spend about 13.3% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Chowan County at $131/wk is 24% below the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Chowan County costs $6,831 per year.
In Chowan County, NC, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $126/wk compared to $131/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $121/wk vs $109/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $86/wk (family) or $59/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.