Wise County, VA
Infant daycare in Wise County, VA costs $119 per week ($6,167 per year) for center-based care, and $93 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $47,541, the childcare burden is 13.0% 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) | $119 | $6,167 | $93 | $4,844 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $120 | $6,240 | $90 | $4,680 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $120 | $6,240 | $90 | $4,680 |
| School-Age (6+) | $95 | $4,940 | $114 | $5,943 |
Wise County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Wise County costs $119 per week ($6,167 per year). Family-based infant care costs $93 per week ($4,844 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Wise County is 13.0%, rated "Moderate". This means a family earning the median income of $47,541 would spend about 13.0% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Wise County at $119/wk is 32% below the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Wise County costs $6,167 per year.
In Wise County, VA, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $93/wk compared to $119/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $90/wk vs $120/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $114/wk (family) or $95/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.