Grainger County, TN
Infant daycare in Grainger County, TN costs $131 per week ($6,811 per year) for center-based care, and $91 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $47,098, the childcare burden is 14.5% 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) | $131 | $6,811 | $91 | $4,723 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $110 | $5,720 | $98 | $5,070 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $110 | $5,720 | $98 | $5,070 |
| School-Age (6+) | $50 | $2,600 | $100 | $5,200 |
Grainger County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Grainger County costs $131 per week ($6,811 per year). Family-based infant care costs $91 per week ($4,723 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Grainger County is 14.5%, rated "Moderate". This means a family earning the median income of $47,098 would spend about 14.5% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Grainger County at $131/wk is 25% below the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Grainger County costs $6,811 per year.
In Grainger County, TN, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $91/wk compared to $131/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $98/wk vs $110/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $100/wk (family) or $50/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.