Guilford County, NC
Infant daycare in Guilford County, NC costs $227 per week ($11,779 per year) for center-based care, and $172 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $62,880, the childcare burden is 18.7% 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) | $227 | $11,779 | $172 | $8,955 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $175 | $9,124 | $146 | $7,606 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $132 | $6,856 | $147 | $7,627 |
| School-Age (6+) | $133 | $6,904 | $194 | $10,079 |
Guilford County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Guilford County costs $227 per week ($11,779 per year). Family-based infant care costs $172 per week ($8,955 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Guilford County is 18.7%, rated "High". This means a family earning the median income of $62,880 would spend about 18.7% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Guilford County at $227/wk is 31% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Guilford County costs $11,779 per year.
In Guilford County, NC, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $172/wk compared to $227/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $147/wk vs $132/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $194/wk (family) or $133/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.