Montgomery County, MD
Infant daycare in Montgomery County, MD costs $414 per week ($21,533 per year) for center-based care, and $288 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $125,583, the childcare burden is 17.1% 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) | $414 | $21,533 | $288 | $14,957 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $336 | $17,457 | $271 | $14,097 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $336 | $17,457 | $271 | $14,097 |
| School-Age (6+) | $303 | $15,739 | $252 | $13,085 |
Montgomery County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Montgomery County costs $414 per week ($21,533 per year). Family-based infant care costs $288 per week ($14,957 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Montgomery County is 17.1%, rated "High". This means a family earning the median income of $125,583 would spend about 17.1% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Montgomery County at $414/wk is 139% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Montgomery County costs $21,533 per year.
In Montgomery County, MD, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $288/wk compared to $414/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $271/wk vs $336/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $252/wk (family) or $303/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.