Franklin County, AL
Infant daycare in Franklin County, AL costs $135 per week ($7,016 per year) for center-based care, and $146 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $47,359, the childcare burden is 14.8% 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) | $135 | $7,016 | $146 | $7,588 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $134 | $6,947 | $140 | $7,274 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $126 | $6,557 | $140 | $7,274 |
| School-Age (6+) | $112 | $5,824 | $138 | $7,178 |
Franklin County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Franklin County costs $135 per week ($7,016 per year). Family-based infant care costs $146 per week ($7,588 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Franklin County is 14.8%, rated "Moderate". This means a family earning the median income of $47,359 would spend about 14.8% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Franklin County at $135/wk is 22% below the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Franklin County costs $7,016 per year.
In Franklin County, AL, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $146/wk compared to $135/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $140/wk vs $126/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $138/wk (family) or $112/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.