Cumberland County, ME
Infant daycare in Cumberland County, ME costs $252 per week ($13,087 per year) for center-based care, and $207 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $87,710, the childcare burden is 14.9% 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) | $252 | $13,087 | $207 | $10,747 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $252 | $13,087 | $193 | $10,053 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $261 | $13,589 | $190 | $9,880 |
| School-Age (6+) | $158 | $8,233 | $148 | $7,713 |
Cumberland County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Cumberland County costs $252 per week ($13,087 per year). Family-based infant care costs $207 per week ($10,747 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Cumberland County is 14.9%, rated "Moderate". This means a family earning the median income of $87,710 would spend about 14.9% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Cumberland County at $252/wk is 45% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Cumberland County costs $13,087 per year.
In Cumberland County, ME, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $207/wk compared to $252/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $190/wk vs $261/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $148/wk (family) or $158/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.