Richmond County, VA
Infant daycare in Richmond County, VA costs $195 per week ($10,115 per year) for center-based care, and $155 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $62,708, the childcare burden is 16.1% 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) | $195 | $10,115 | $155 | $8,060 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $129 | $6,701 | $120 | $6,248 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $129 | $6,701 | $120 | $6,248 |
| School-Age (6+) | $155 | $8,073 | $162 | $8,400 |
Richmond County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Richmond County costs $195 per week ($10,115 per year). Family-based infant care costs $155 per week ($8,060 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Richmond County is 16.1%, rated "High". This means a family earning the median income of $62,708 would spend about 16.1% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Richmond County at $195/wk is 12% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Richmond County costs $10,115 per year.
In Richmond County, VA, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $155/wk compared to $195/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $120/wk vs $129/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $162/wk (family) or $155/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.