Davidson County, NC
Infant daycare in Davidson County, NC costs $181 per week ($9,403 per year) for center-based care, and $183 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $58,473, the childcare burden is 16.1% 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) | $181 | $9,403 | $183 | $9,515 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $159 | $8,269 | $140 | $7,300 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $129 | $6,697 | $147 | $7,628 |
| School-Age (6+) | $74 | $3,851 | $97 | $5,055 |
Davidson County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Davidson County costs $181 per week ($9,403 per year). Family-based infant care costs $183 per week ($9,515 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Davidson County is 16.1%, rated "High". This means a family earning the median income of $58,473 would spend about 16.1% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Davidson County at $181/wk is 4% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Davidson County costs $9,403 per year.
In Davidson County, NC, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $183/wk compared to $181/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $147/wk vs $129/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $97/wk (family) or $74/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.