Paulding County, OH
Infant daycare in Paulding County, OH costs $174 per week ($9,025 per year) for center-based care, and $155 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $65,331, the childcare burden is 13.8% 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) | $174 | $9,025 | $155 | $8,060 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $160 | $8,320 | $152 | $7,927 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $142 | $7,384 | $141 | $7,331 |
| School-Age (6+) | $100 | $5,200 | $120 | $6,246 |
Paulding County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Paulding County costs $174 per week ($9,025 per year). Family-based infant care costs $155 per week ($8,060 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Paulding County is 13.8%, rated "Moderate". This means a family earning the median income of $65,331 would spend about 13.8% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Paulding County at $174/wk is 0% below the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Paulding County costs $9,025 per year.
In Paulding County, OH, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $155/wk compared to $174/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $141/wk vs $142/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $120/wk (family) or $100/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.
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Source: U.S. Department of Labor Women’s Bureau Childcare Prices, 2026.