Pulaski County, VA
Infant daycare in Pulaski County, VA costs $173 per week ($8,980 per year) for center-based care, and $131 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $59,740, the childcare burden is 15.0% of income, well above the 7% threshold HUD considers affordable. 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) | $173 | $8,980 | $131 | $6,803 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $141 | $7,336 | $126 | $6,531 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $130 | $6,739 | $122 | $6,349 |
| School-Age (6+) | $130 | $6,774 | $116 | $6,015 |
Pulaski County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Pulaski County costs $173 per week ($8,980 per year). Family-based infant care costs $131 per week ($6,803 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Pulaski County is 15.0%, rated "High". This means a family earning the median income of $59,740 would spend about 15.0% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Pulaski County at $173/wk is 0% below the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Pulaski County costs $8,980 per year.
In Pulaski County, VA, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $131/wk compared to $173/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $122/wk vs $130/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $116/wk (family) or $130/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.