Childcare Costs in Frederick County, VA
FIPS: 51069 · Data year: 2022
$11,304
Center Infant/yr
$8,657
Family Infant/yr
$92,443
Median Income
12.2%
% of Income (Infant)
Annual Childcare Costs by Age Group
| Age Group | Center-Based | Family Childcare |
|---|---|---|
| Infant | $11,304 | $8,657 |
| Toddler | $7,732 | $6,792 |
| Preschool | $7,732 | $6,792 |
| School Age | $8,409 | $10,500 |
Cost Comparison (Center-Based)
Infant $11,304
Toddler $7,732
Preschool $7,732
School Age $8,409
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: $11,304
Median household income: $92,443
Cost as % of income: 12.2%
7% affordability threshold: $6,471/year
Cost History (Center-Based Infant)
| Year | Infant |
|---|---|
| 2008 | N/A |
| 2009 | $8,632 |
| 2010 | $8,580 |
| 2011 | $8,528 |
| 2012 | $8,476 |
| 2013 | $8,857 |
| 2014 | $9,239 |
| 2015 | $9,620 |
| 2016 | $9,707 |
| 2017 | $9,793 |
| 2018 | $9,880 |
| 2019 | $9,967 |
| 2020 | $10,053 |
| 2021 | N/A |
| 2022 | $11,304 |
More Data for Frederick 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.