Washington County, ME
Infant daycare in Washington County, ME costs $229 per week ($11,908 per year) for center-based care, and $155 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $51,669, the childcare burden is 23.0% 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) | $229 | $11,908 | $155 | $8,060 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $229 | $11,908 | $142 | $7,367 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $194 | $10,088 | $135 | $7,020 |
| School-Age (6+) | $92 | $4,801 | $140 | $7,280 |
Washington County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Washington County costs $229 per week ($11,908 per year). Family-based infant care costs $155 per week ($8,060 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Washington County is 23.0%, rated "Severe". This means a family earning the median income of $51,669 would spend about 23.0% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Washington County at $229/wk is 32% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Washington County costs $11,908 per year.
In Washington County, ME, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $155/wk compared to $229/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $135/wk vs $194/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $140/wk (family) or $92/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.