Smyth County, VA
Infant daycare in Smyth County, VA costs $130 per week ($6,783 per year) for center-based care, and $121 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $45,061, the childcare burden is 15.1% 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) | $130 | $6,783 | $121 | $6,288 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $113 | $5,866 | $110 | $5,718 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $104 | $5,389 | $107 | $5,560 |
| School-Age (6+) | $103 | $5,379 | $95 | $4,942 |
Smyth County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Smyth County costs $130 per week ($6,783 per year). Family-based infant care costs $121 per week ($6,288 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Smyth County is 15.1%, rated "High". This means a family earning the median income of $45,061 would spend about 15.1% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Smyth County at $130/wk is 25% below the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Smyth County costs $6,783 per year.
In Smyth County, VA, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $121/wk compared to $130/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $107/wk vs $104/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $95/wk (family) or $103/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.