Providence County, RI
Infant daycare in Providence County, RI costs $290 per week ($15,059 per year) for center-based care, and $254 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $72,579, the childcare burden is 20.7% 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) | $290 | $15,059 | $254 | $13,233 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $279 | $14,518 | $249 | $12,956 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $245 | $12,754 | $209 | $10,847 |
| School-Age (6+) | $62 | $3,222 | $211 | $10,971 |
Providence County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Providence County costs $290 per week ($15,059 per year). Family-based infant care costs $254 per week ($13,233 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Providence County is 20.7%, rated "Severe". This means a family earning the median income of $72,579 would spend about 20.7% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Providence County at $290/wk is 67% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Providence County costs $15,059 per year.
In Providence County, RI, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $254/wk compared to $290/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $209/wk vs $245/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $211/wk (family) or $62/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.