Worcester County, MD
Infant daycare in Worcester County, MD costs $238 per week ($12,369 per year) for center-based care, and $149 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $76,689, the childcare burden is 16.1% 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) | $238 | $12,369 | $149 | $7,769 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $161 | $8,349 | $136 | $7,055 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $161 | $8,349 | $136 | $7,055 |
| School-Age (6+) | $154 | $7,996 | $121 | $6,310 |
Worcester County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Worcester County costs $238 per week ($12,369 per year). Family-based infant care costs $149 per week ($7,769 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Worcester County is 16.1%, rated "High". This means a family earning the median income of $76,689 would spend about 16.1% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Worcester County at $238/wk is 37% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Worcester County costs $12,369 per year.
In Worcester County, MD, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $149/wk compared to $238/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $136/wk vs $161/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $121/wk (family) or $154/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.