Decatur County, TN
Infant daycare in Decatur County, TN costs $112 per week ($5,807 per year) for center-based care, and $81 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $48,466, the childcare burden is 12.0% 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) | $112 | $5,807 | $81 | $4,195 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $97 | $5,068 | $89 | $4,632 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $97 | $5,068 | $89 | $4,632 |
| School-Age (6+) | $47 | $2,444 | $102 | $5,287 |
Decatur County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Decatur County costs $112 per week ($5,807 per year). Family-based infant care costs $81 per week ($4,195 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Decatur County is 12.0%, rated "Moderate". This means a family earning the median income of $48,466 would spend about 12.0% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Decatur County at $112/wk is 36% below the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Decatur County costs $5,807 per year.
In Decatur County, TN, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $81/wk compared to $112/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $89/wk vs $97/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $102/wk (family) or $47/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.