Ocean County, NJ
Infant daycare in Ocean County, NJ costs $314 per week ($16,314 per year) for center-based care, and $193 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $82,379, the childcare burden is 19.8% 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) | $314 | $16,314 | $193 | $10,032 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $303 | $15,755 | $195 | $10,136 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $303 | $15,755 | $182 | $9,472 |
| School-Age (6+) | $147 | $7,656 | $158 | $8,196 |
Ocean County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Ocean County costs $314 per week ($16,314 per year). Family-based infant care costs $193 per week ($10,032 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Ocean County is 19.8%, rated "High". This means a family earning the median income of $82,379 would spend about 19.8% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Ocean County at $314/wk is 81% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Ocean County costs $16,314 per year.
In Ocean County, NJ, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $193/wk compared to $314/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $182/wk vs $303/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $158/wk (family) or $147/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.