Worcester County, MA
Infant daycare in Worcester County, MA costs $390 per week ($20,296 per year) for center-based care, and $250 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $88,524, the childcare burden is 22.9% 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) | $390 | $20,296 | $250 | $13,000 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $350 | $18,200 | $248 | $12,875 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $285 | $14,820 | $235 | $12,220 |
| School-Age (6+) | $210 | $10,920 | $225 | $11,700 |
Worcester County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Worcester County costs $390 per week ($20,296 per year). Family-based infant care costs $250 per week ($13,000 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Worcester County is 22.9%, rated "Severe". This means a family earning the median income of $88,524 would spend about 22.9% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Worcester County at $390/wk is 125% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Worcester County costs $20,296 per year.
In Worcester County, MA, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $250/wk compared to $390/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $235/wk vs $285/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $225/wk (family) or $210/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.