Penobscot County, ME
Infant daycare in Penobscot County, ME costs $256 per week ($13,295 per year) for center-based care, and $183 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $59,438, the childcare burden is 22.4% 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) | $256 | $13,295 | $183 | $9,533 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $204 | $10,591 | $180 | $9,360 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $188 | $9,793 | $160 | $8,320 |
| School-Age (6+) | $193 | $10,053 | $160 | $8,320 |
Penobscot County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Penobscot County costs $256 per week ($13,295 per year). Family-based infant care costs $183 per week ($9,533 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Penobscot County is 22.4%, rated "Severe". This means a family earning the median income of $59,438 would spend about 22.4% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Penobscot County at $256/wk is 47% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Penobscot County costs $13,295 per year.
In Penobscot County, ME, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $183/wk compared to $256/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $160/wk vs $188/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $160/wk (family) or $193/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.