Washington County, VA
Infant daycare in Washington County, VA costs $132 per week ($6,842 per year) for center-based care, and $115 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $59,116, the childcare burden is 11.6% of income. 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) | $132 | $6,842 | $115 | $5,970 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $109 | $5,671 | $94 | $4,890 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $109 | $5,671 | $94 | $4,890 |
| School-Age (6+) | $142 | $7,401 | $137 | $7,140 |
Washington County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Washington County costs $132 per week ($6,842 per year). Family-based infant care costs $115 per week ($5,970 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Washington County is 11.6%, rated "Moderate". This means a family earning the median income of $59,116 would spend about 11.6% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Washington County at $132/wk is 24% below the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Washington County costs $6,842 per year.
In Washington County, VA, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $115/wk compared to $132/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $94/wk vs $109/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $137/wk (family) or $142/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.