Childcare Costs in Charlotte County, FL
FIPS: 12015 · Data year: 2022
$10,348
Center Infant/yr
$11,960
Family Infant/yr
$62,164
Median Income
16.6%
% of Income (Infant)
Annual Childcare Costs by Age Group
| Age Group | Center-Based | Family Childcare |
|---|---|---|
| Infant | $10,348 | $11,960 |
| Toddler | $9,360 | $11,180 |
| Preschool | $8,944 | $9,880 |
| School Age | $5,460 | $8,580 |
Cost Comparison (Center-Based)
Infant $10,348
Toddler $9,360
Preschool $8,944
School Age $5,460
Affordability Context
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services considers childcare affordable when it costs no more than 7% of a family's income.
Center infant cost: $10,348
Median household income: $62,164
Cost as % of income: 16.6%
7% affordability threshold: $4,351/year
Cost History (Center-Based Infant)
| Year | Infant |
|---|---|
| 2008 | $7,561 |
| 2009 | $8,108 |
| 2010 | $8,327 |
| 2011 | $8,545 |
| 2012 | $8,763 |
| 2013 | $8,980 |
| 2014 | $9,170 |
| 2015 | $9,360 |
| 2016 | $9,403 |
| 2017 | $9,447 |
| 2018 | $9,490 |
| 2019 | $9,533 |
| 2020 | $9,577 |
| 2021 | $9,620 |
| 2022 | $10,348 |
More Data for Charlotte County
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Women's Bureau — National Database of Childcare Prices (NDCP). Costs are annual estimates based on weekly median prices.