Scotland County, NC
Infant daycare in Scotland County, NC costs $142 per week ($7,400 per year) for center-based care, and $155 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $41,948, the childcare burden is 17.6% of income, well above the 7% threshold HUD considers affordable. 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) | $142 | $7,400 | $155 | $8,070 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $120 | $6,228 | $137 | $7,111 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $114 | $5,919 | $133 | $6,940 |
| School-Age (6+) | $62 | $3,207 | $61 | $3,154 |
Scotland County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Scotland County costs $142 per week ($7,400 per year). Family-based infant care costs $155 per week ($8,070 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Scotland County is 17.6%, rated "High". This means a family earning the median income of $41,948 would spend about 17.6% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Scotland County at $142/wk is 18% below the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Scotland County costs $7,400 per year.
In Scotland County, NC, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $155/wk compared to $142/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $133/wk vs $114/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $61/wk (family) or $62/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.