Surry County, NC
Infant daycare in Surry County, NC costs $176 per week ($9,164 per year) for center-based care, and $114 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $52,743, the childcare burden is 17.4% 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) | $176 | $9,164 | $114 | $5,934 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $142 | $7,360 | $109 | $5,689 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $117 | $6,058 | $109 | $5,689 |
| School-Age (6+) | $63 | $3,283 | $69 | $3,584 |
Surry County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Surry County costs $176 per week ($9,164 per year). Family-based infant care costs $114 per week ($5,934 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Surry County is 17.4%, rated "High". This means a family earning the median income of $52,743 would spend about 17.4% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Surry County at $176/wk is 2% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Surry County costs $9,164 per year.
In Surry County, NC, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $114/wk compared to $176/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $109/wk vs $117/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $69/wk (family) or $63/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.