Edgecombe County, NC
Infant daycare in Edgecombe County, NC costs $190 per week ($9,904 per year) for center-based care, and $143 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $46,370, the childcare burden is 21.4% 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) | $190 | $9,904 | $143 | $7,417 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $147 | $7,643 | $137 | $7,111 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $124 | $6,454 | $137 | $7,111 |
| School-Age (6+) | $67 | $3,498 | $67 | $3,475 |
Edgecombe County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Edgecombe County costs $190 per week ($9,904 per year). Family-based infant care costs $143 per week ($7,417 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Edgecombe County is 21.4%, rated "Severe". This means a family earning the median income of $46,370 would spend about 21.4% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Edgecombe County at $190/wk is 10% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Edgecombe County costs $9,904 per year.
In Edgecombe County, NC, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $143/wk compared to $190/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $137/wk vs $124/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $67/wk (family) or $67/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.