Garrett County, MD
Infant daycare in Garrett County, MD costs $247 per week ($12,838 per year) for center-based care, and $150 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $64,447, the childcare burden is 19.9% 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) | $247 | $12,838 | $150 | $7,823 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $167 | $8,676 | $137 | $7,103 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $167 | $8,676 | $137 | $7,103 |
| School-Age (6+) | $160 | $8,308 | $122 | $6,354 |
Garrett County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Garrett County costs $247 per week ($12,838 per year). Family-based infant care costs $150 per week ($7,823 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Garrett County is 19.9%, rated "High". This means a family earning the median income of $64,447 would spend about 19.9% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Garrett County at $247/wk is 42% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Garrett County costs $12,838 per year.
In Garrett County, MD, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $150/wk compared to $247/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $137/wk vs $167/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $122/wk (family) or $160/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.