Kent County, RI
Infant daycare in Kent County, RI costs $297 per week ($15,432 per year) for center-based care, and $261 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $85,732, the childcare burden is 18.0% 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) | $297 | $15,432 | $261 | $13,592 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $286 | $14,880 | $256 | $13,307 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $251 | $13,068 | $214 | $11,129 |
| School-Age (6+) | $64 | $3,347 | $217 | $11,293 |
Kent County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Kent County costs $297 per week ($15,432 per year). Family-based infant care costs $261 per week ($13,592 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Kent County is 18.0%, rated "High". This means a family earning the median income of $85,732 would spend about 18.0% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Kent County at $297/wk is 71% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Kent County costs $15,432 per year.
In Kent County, RI, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $261/wk compared to $297/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $214/wk vs $251/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $217/wk (family) or $64/wk (center).
Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.