Haywood County, NC
Infant daycare in Haywood County, NC costs $203 per week ($10,572 per year) for center-based care, and $179 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $56,596, 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) | $203 | $10,572 | $179 | $9,300 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $135 | $7,018 | $128 | $6,639 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $109 | $5,670 | $103 | $5,354 |
| School-Age (6+) | $110 | $5,709 | $190 | $9,866 |
Haywood County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Haywood County costs $203 per week ($10,572 per year). Family-based infant care costs $179 per week ($9,300 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Haywood County is 18.7%, rated "High". This means a family earning the median income of $56,596 would spend about 18.7% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Haywood County at $203/wk is 17% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Haywood County costs $10,572 per year.
In Haywood County, NC, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $179/wk compared to $203/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $103/wk vs $109/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $190/wk (family) or $110/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.