Frederick County, MD
Infant daycare in Frederick County, MD costs $325 per week ($16,897 per year) for center-based care, and $222 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $115,724, the childcare burden is 14.6% 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) | $325 | $16,897 | $222 | $11,520 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $243 | $12,642 | $196 | $10,174 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $243 | $12,642 | $196 | $10,174 |
| School-Age (6+) | $221 | $11,501 | $177 | $9,190 |
Frederick County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Frederick County costs $325 per week ($16,897 per year). Family-based infant care costs $222 per week ($11,520 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Frederick County is 14.6%, rated "Moderate". This means a family earning the median income of $115,724 would spend about 14.6% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Frederick County at $325/wk is 87% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Frederick County costs $16,897 per year.
In Frederick County, MD, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $222/wk compared to $325/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $196/wk vs $243/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $177/wk (family) or $221/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.