Lee County, NC
Infant daycare in Lee County, NC costs $145 per week ($7,550 per year) for center-based care, and $136 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $60,941, the childcare burden is 12.4% 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) | $145 | $7,550 | $136 | $7,092 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $118 | $6,158 | $118 | $6,117 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $106 | $5,531 | $111 | $5,769 |
| School-Age (6+) | $62 | $3,219 | $86 | $4,476 |
Lee County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Lee County costs $145 per week ($7,550 per year). Family-based infant care costs $136 per week ($7,092 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Lee County is 12.4%, rated "Moderate". This means a family earning the median income of $60,941 would spend about 12.4% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Lee County at $145/wk is 16% below the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Lee County costs $7,550 per year.
In Lee County, NC, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $136/wk compared to $145/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $111/wk vs $106/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $86/wk (family) or $62/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.