Watauga County, NC
Infant daycare in Watauga County, NC costs $180 per week ($9,380 per year) for center-based care, and $158 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $50,034, 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) | $180 | $9,380 | $158 | $8,235 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $150 | $7,799 | $124 | $6,432 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $162 | $8,400 | $155 | $8,059 |
| School-Age (6+) | $125 | $6,481 | $143 | $7,428 |
Watauga County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Watauga County costs $180 per week ($9,380 per year). Family-based infant care costs $158 per week ($8,235 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Watauga County is 18.7%, rated "High". This means a family earning the median income of $50,034 would spend about 18.7% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Watauga County at $180/wk is 4% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Watauga County costs $9,380 per year.
In Watauga County, NC, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $158/wk compared to $180/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $155/wk vs $162/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $143/wk (family) or $125/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.