Georgetown County, SC
Infant daycare in Georgetown County, SC costs $222 per week ($11,558 per year) for center-based care, and $154 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $59,782, the childcare burden is 19.3% 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) | $222 | $11,558 | $154 | $8,018 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $208 | $10,835 | $154 | $8,018 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $163 | $8,459 | $143 | $7,449 |
| School-Age (6+) | $169 | $8,809 | $93 | $4,826 |
Georgetown County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Georgetown County costs $222 per week ($11,558 per year). Family-based infant care costs $154 per week ($8,018 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Georgetown County is 19.3%, rated "High". This means a family earning the median income of $59,782 would spend about 19.3% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Georgetown County at $222/wk is 28% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Georgetown County costs $11,558 per year.
In Georgetown County, SC, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $154/wk compared to $222/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $143/wk vs $163/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $93/wk (family) or $169/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.