Fairfax City, VA
Infant daycare in Fairfax City, VA costs $345 per week ($17,959 per year) for center-based care, and $260 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $128,708, the childcare burden is 14.0% of income. 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) | $345 | $17,959 | $260 | $13,527 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $288 | $14,996 | $225 | $11,702 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $307 | $15,970 | $221 | $11,486 |
| School-Age (6+) | $236 | $12,267 | $189 | $9,838 |
Fairfax City Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Fairfax City costs $345 per week ($17,959 per year). Family-based infant care costs $260 per week ($13,527 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Fairfax City is 14.0%, rated "Moderate". This means a family earning the median income of $128,708 would spend about 14.0% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Fairfax City at $345/wk is 99% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Fairfax City costs $17,959 per year.
In Fairfax City, VA, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $260/wk compared to $345/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $221/wk vs $307/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $189/wk (family) or $236/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.