Craven County, NC
Infant daycare in Craven County, NC costs $200 per week ($10,417 per year) for center-based care, and $177 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $61,676, the childcare burden is 16.9% 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) | $200 | $10,417 | $177 | $9,197 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $167 | $8,663 | $164 | $8,534 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $147 | $7,643 | $160 | $8,335 |
| School-Age (6+) | $80 | $4,141 | $93 | $4,839 |
Craven County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Craven County costs $200 per week ($10,417 per year). Family-based infant care costs $177 per week ($9,197 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Craven County is 16.9%, rated "High". This means a family earning the median income of $61,676 would spend about 16.9% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Craven County at $200/wk is 15% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Craven County costs $10,417 per year.
In Craven County, NC, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $177/wk compared to $200/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $160/wk vs $147/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $93/wk (family) or $80/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.