Dougherty County, GA
Infant daycare in Dougherty County, GA costs $143 per week ($7,436 per year) for center-based care, and $130 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $45,640, the childcare burden is 16.3% of income, well above the 7% threshold HUD considers affordable. 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) | $143 | $7,436 | $130 | $6,760 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $133 | $6,916 | $112 | $5,824 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $128 | $6,638 | $113 | $5,876 |
| School-Age (6+) | $70 | $3,640 | $60 | $3,120 |
Dougherty County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Dougherty County costs $143 per week ($7,436 per year). Family-based infant care costs $130 per week ($6,760 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Dougherty County is 16.3%, rated "High". This means a family earning the median income of $45,640 would spend about 16.3% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Dougherty County at $143/wk is 18% below the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Dougherty County costs $7,436 per year.
In Dougherty County, GA, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $130/wk compared to $143/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $113/wk vs $128/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $60/wk (family) or $70/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.