York County, ME
Infant daycare in York County, ME costs $262 per week ($13,607 per year) for center-based care, and $206 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $79,743, the childcare burden is 17.1% 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) | $262 | $13,607 | $206 | $10,695 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $252 | $13,087 | $183 | $9,490 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $223 | $11,613 | $177 | $9,187 |
| School-Age (6+) | $179 | $9,325 | $150 | $7,800 |
York County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in York County costs $262 per week ($13,607 per year). Family-based infant care costs $206 per week ($10,695 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for York County is 17.1%, rated "High". This means a family earning the median income of $79,743 would spend about 17.1% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. York County at $262/wk is 51% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in York County costs $13,607 per year.
In York County, ME, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $206/wk compared to $262/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $177/wk vs $223/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $150/wk (family) or $179/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.