Rockbridge County, VA
Infant daycare in Rockbridge County, VA costs $189 per week ($9,817 per year) for center-based care, and $144 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $61,903, the childcare burden is 15.9% 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) | $189 | $9,817 | $144 | $7,463 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $139 | $7,217 | $131 | $6,792 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $139 | $7,217 | $131 | $6,792 |
| School-Age (6+) | $175 | $9,082 | $202 | $10,500 |
Rockbridge County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Rockbridge County costs $189 per week ($9,817 per year). Family-based infant care costs $144 per week ($7,463 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Rockbridge County is 15.9%, rated "High". This means a family earning the median income of $61,903 would spend about 15.9% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Rockbridge County at $189/wk is 9% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Rockbridge County costs $9,817 per year.
In Rockbridge County, VA, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $144/wk compared to $189/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $131/wk vs $139/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $202/wk (family) or $175/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.