Fredericksburg City, VA
Infant daycare in Fredericksburg City, VA costs $235 per week ($12,197 per year) for center-based care, and $184 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $83,445, 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) | $235 | $12,197 | $184 | $9,552 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $173 | $9,021 | $152 | $7,879 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $173 | $9,021 | $152 | $7,879 |
| School-Age (6+) | $220 | $11,437 | $210 | $10,920 |
Fredericksburg City Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Fredericksburg City costs $235 per week ($12,197 per year). Family-based infant care costs $184 per week ($9,552 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Fredericksburg City is 14.6%, rated "Moderate". This means a family earning the median income of $83,445 would spend about 14.6% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Fredericksburg City at $235/wk is 35% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Fredericksburg City costs $12,197 per year.
In Fredericksburg City, VA, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $184/wk compared to $235/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $152/wk vs $173/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $210/wk (family) or $220/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.
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Source: U.S. Department of Labor Women’s Bureau Childcare Prices, 2026.