Prince George's County, MD
Infant daycare in Prince George's County, MD costs $327 per week ($17,024 per year) for center-based care, and $241 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $97,935, the childcare burden is 17.4% 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) | $327 | $17,024 | $241 | $12,525 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $231 | $12,001 | $206 | $10,716 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $231 | $12,001 | $206 | $10,716 |
| School-Age (6+) | $223 | $11,618 | $178 | $9,253 |
Prince George's County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Prince George's County costs $327 per week ($17,024 per year). Family-based infant care costs $241 per week ($12,525 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Prince George's County is 17.4%, rated "High". This means a family earning the median income of $97,935 would spend about 17.4% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Prince George's County at $327/wk is 89% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Prince George's County costs $17,024 per year.
In Prince George's County, MD, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $241/wk compared to $327/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $206/wk vs $231/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $178/wk (family) or $223/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.