Kennebec County, ME
Infant daycare in Kennebec County, ME costs $230 per week ($11,960 per year) for center-based care, and $165 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $62,118, the childcare burden is 19.3% 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) | $230 | $11,960 | $165 | $8,580 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $202 | $10,487 | $155 | $8,060 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $213 | $11,050 | $144 | $7,501 |
| School-Age (6+) | $128 | $6,673 | $110 | $5,720 |
Kennebec County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Kennebec County costs $230 per week ($11,960 per year). Family-based infant care costs $165 per week ($8,580 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Kennebec County is 19.3%, rated "High". This means a family earning the median income of $62,118 would spend about 19.3% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Kennebec County at $230/wk is 33% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Kennebec County costs $11,960 per year.
In Kennebec County, ME, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $165/wk compared to $230/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $144/wk vs $213/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $110/wk (family) or $128/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.