Gaston County, NC
Infant daycare in Gaston County, NC costs $148 per week ($7,687 per year) for center-based care, and $145 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $62,628, the childcare burden is 12.3% 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) | $148 | $7,687 | $145 | $7,539 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $133 | $6,939 | $140 | $7,288 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $108 | $5,624 | $135 | $7,037 |
| School-Age (6+) | $63 | $3,273 | $83 | $4,304 |
Gaston County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Gaston County costs $148 per week ($7,687 per year). Family-based infant care costs $145 per week ($7,539 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Gaston County is 12.3%, rated "Moderate". This means a family earning the median income of $62,628 would spend about 12.3% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Gaston County at $148/wk is 15% below the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Gaston County costs $7,687 per year.
In Gaston County, NC, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $145/wk compared to $148/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $135/wk vs $108/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $83/wk (family) or $63/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.