Preston County, WV
Infant daycare in Preston County, WV costs $183 per week ($9,511 per year) for center-based care, and $160 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $60,136, the childcare burden is 15.8% 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) | $183 | $9,511 | $160 | $8,315 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $174 | $9,032 | $135 | $6,997 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $178 | $9,248 | $135 | $6,997 |
| School-Age (6+) | $160 | $8,315 | $135 | $6,997 |
Preston County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Preston County costs $183 per week ($9,511 per year). Family-based infant care costs $160 per week ($8,315 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Preston County is 15.8%, rated "High". This means a family earning the median income of $60,136 would spend about 15.8% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Preston County at $183/wk is 5% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Preston County costs $9,511 per year.
In Preston County, WV, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $160/wk compared to $183/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $135/wk vs $178/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $135/wk (family) or $160/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.