Forsyth County, NC
Infant daycare in Forsyth County, NC costs $203 per week ($10,531 per year) for center-based care, and $188 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $61,229, the childcare burden is 17.2% 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) | $203 | $10,531 | $188 | $9,791 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $169 | $8,776 | $164 | $8,534 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $150 | $7,814 | $148 | $7,680 |
| School-Age (6+) | $81 | $4,233 | $87 | $4,542 |
Forsyth County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Forsyth County costs $203 per week ($10,531 per year). Family-based infant care costs $188 per week ($9,791 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Forsyth County is 17.2%, rated "High". This means a family earning the median income of $61,229 would spend about 17.2% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Forsyth County at $203/wk is 17% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Forsyth County costs $10,531 per year.
In Forsyth County, NC, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $188/wk compared to $203/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $148/wk vs $150/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $87/wk (family) or $81/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.