Waldo County, ME
Infant daycare in Waldo County, ME costs $225 per week ($11,700 per year) for center-based care, and $157 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $62,694, the childcare burden is 18.7% 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) | $225 | $11,700 | $157 | $8,147 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $218 | $11,353 | $148 | $7,713 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $193 | $10,053 | $150 | $7,800 |
| School-Age (6+) | $267 | $13,867 | $134 | $6,971 |
Waldo County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Waldo County costs $225 per week ($11,700 per year). Family-based infant care costs $157 per week ($8,147 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Waldo County is 18.7%, rated "High". This means a family earning the median income of $62,694 would spend about 18.7% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Waldo County at $225/wk is 30% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Waldo County costs $11,700 per year.
In Waldo County, ME, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $157/wk compared to $225/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $150/wk vs $193/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $134/wk (family) or $267/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.