Lincoln County, ME
Infant daycare in Lincoln County, ME costs $212 per week ($11,007 per year) for center-based care, and $182 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $69,638, the childcare burden is 15.8% 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) | $212 | $11,007 | $182 | $9,447 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $200 | $10,400 | $163 | $8,493 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $188 | $9,793 | $150 | $7,800 |
| School-Age (6+) | $140 | $7,280 | $133 | $6,933 |
Lincoln County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Lincoln County costs $212 per week ($11,007 per year). Family-based infant care costs $182 per week ($9,447 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Lincoln County is 15.8%, rated "High". This means a family earning the median income of $69,638 would spend about 15.8% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Lincoln County at $212/wk is 22% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Lincoln County costs $11,007 per year.
In Lincoln County, ME, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $182/wk compared to $212/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $150/wk vs $188/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $133/wk (family) or $140/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.