Rockingham County, NC
Infant daycare in Rockingham County, NC costs $137 per week ($7,115 per year) for center-based care, and $131 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $50,737, the childcare burden is 14.0% 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) | $137 | $7,115 | $131 | $6,823 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $125 | $6,511 | $115 | $5,973 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $93 | $4,812 | $121 | $6,288 |
| School-Age (6+) | $50 | $2,608 | $72 | $3,764 |
Rockingham County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Rockingham County costs $137 per week ($7,115 per year). Family-based infant care costs $131 per week ($6,823 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Rockingham County is 14.0%, rated "Moderate". This means a family earning the median income of $50,737 would spend about 14.0% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Rockingham County at $137/wk is 21% below the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Rockingham County costs $7,115 per year.
In Rockingham County, NC, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $131/wk compared to $137/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $121/wk vs $93/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $72/wk (family) or $50/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.