Putnam County, GA
Infant daycare in Putnam County, GA costs $149 per week ($7,748 per year) for center-based care, and $133 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $60,825, the childcare burden is 12.7% of income. 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) | $149 | $7,748 | $133 | $6,916 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $138 | $7,176 | $115 | $5,980 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $132 | $6,864 | $115 | $5,980 |
| School-Age (6+) | $73 | $3,796 | $61 | $3,172 |
Putnam County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Putnam County costs $149 per week ($7,748 per year). Family-based infant care costs $133 per week ($6,916 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Putnam County is 12.7%, rated "Moderate". This means a family earning the median income of $60,825 would spend about 12.7% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Putnam County at $149/wk is 14% below the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Putnam County costs $7,748 per year.
In Putnam County, GA, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $133/wk compared to $149/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $115/wk vs $132/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $61/wk (family) or $73/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.