Madison County, NC
Infant daycare in Madison County, NC costs $149 per week ($7,738 per year) for center-based care, and $150 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $56,664, the childcare burden is 13.7% 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) | $149 | $7,738 | $150 | $7,775 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $134 | $6,964 | $140 | $7,292 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $109 | $5,662 | $137 | $7,111 |
| School-Age (6+) | $70 | $3,625 | $78 | $4,037 |
Madison County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Madison County costs $149 per week ($7,738 per year). Family-based infant care costs $150 per week ($7,775 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Madison County is 13.7%, rated "Moderate". This means a family earning the median income of $56,664 would spend about 13.7% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Madison County at $149/wk is 14% below the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Madison County costs $7,738 per year.
In Madison County, NC, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $150/wk compared to $149/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $137/wk vs $109/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $78/wk (family) or $70/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.