Putnam County, WV
Infant daycare in Putnam County, WV costs $163 per week ($8,485 per year) for center-based care, and $152 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $75,725, the childcare burden is 11.2% 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) | $163 | $8,485 | $152 | $7,888 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $155 | $8,084 | $169 | $8,777 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $163 | $8,478 | $180 | $9,370 |
| School-Age (6+) | $144 | $7,484 | $180 | $9,370 |
Putnam County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Putnam County costs $163 per week ($8,485 per year). Family-based infant care costs $152 per week ($7,888 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Putnam County is 11.2%, rated "Moderate". This means a family earning the median income of $75,725 would spend about 11.2% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Putnam County at $163/wk is 6% below the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Putnam County costs $8,485 per year.
In Putnam County, WV, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $152/wk compared to $163/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $180/wk vs $163/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $180/wk (family) or $144/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.