Dare County, NC
Infant daycare in Dare County, NC costs $230 per week ($11,967 per year) for center-based care, and $192 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $79,742, the childcare burden is 15.0% 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) | $230 | $11,967 | $192 | $9,983 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $204 | $10,623 | $162 | $8,423 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $177 | $9,209 | $163 | $8,475 |
| School-Age (6+) | $102 | $5,295 | $117 | $6,066 |
Dare County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Dare County costs $230 per week ($11,967 per year). Family-based infant care costs $192 per week ($9,983 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Dare County is 15.0%, rated "High". This means a family earning the median income of $79,742 would spend about 15.0% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Dare County at $230/wk is 33% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Dare County costs $11,967 per year.
In Dare County, NC, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $192/wk compared to $230/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $163/wk vs $177/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $117/wk (family) or $102/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.