Kanawha County, WV
Infant daycare in Kanawha County, WV costs $158 per week ($8,194 per year) for center-based care, and $146 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $55,226, the childcare burden is 14.8% 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) | $158 | $8,194 | $146 | $7,599 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $150 | $7,805 | $162 | $8,418 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $157 | $8,155 | $172 | $8,965 |
| School-Age (6+) | $139 | $7,219 | $172 | $8,965 |
Kanawha County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Kanawha County costs $158 per week ($8,194 per year). Family-based infant care costs $146 per week ($7,599 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Kanawha County is 14.8%, rated "Moderate". This means a family earning the median income of $55,226 would spend about 14.8% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Kanawha County at $158/wk is 9% below the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Kanawha County costs $8,194 per year.
In Kanawha County, WV, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $146/wk compared to $158/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $172/wk vs $157/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $172/wk (family) or $139/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.