Halifax County, VA
Infant daycare in Halifax County, VA costs $134 per week ($6,971 per year) for center-based care, and $116 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $49,145, the childcare burden is 14.2% 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) | $134 | $6,971 | $116 | $6,055 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $100 | $5,200 | $85 | $4,420 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $100 | $5,200 | $85 | $4,420 |
| School-Age (6+) | $100 | $5,200 | $114 | $5,943 |
Halifax County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Halifax County costs $134 per week ($6,971 per year). Family-based infant care costs $116 per week ($6,055 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Halifax County is 14.2%, rated "Moderate". This means a family earning the median income of $49,145 would spend about 14.2% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Halifax County at $134/wk is 23% below the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Halifax County costs $6,971 per year.
In Halifax County, VA, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $116/wk compared to $134/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $85/wk vs $100/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $114/wk (family) or $100/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.