Cabarrus County Profile
Households with Own Children Under Age 6
79%
Children under age 6 live in households in which all parents present work.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau; 2013 American Community Survey, Table B23008.
Licensed Early Childhood Programs
Source: Child Care Resources Inc.; June 30, 2014.
Children Enrolled in 4- and 5- Star Programs
89%
Enrollment in 4- & 5- Star Programs as a % of All Star Rated Enrollment
Source: North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education; June 30, 2014.
Children Receiving Subsidy Enrolled in 4- and 5- Star Programs
87%
Children Receiving Subsidy and attending 4- or 5- Star Programs
Source: Cabarrus County Department of Social Services.; June 30, 2014.
Average Fees for Full-Time Child Care
Age |
Child Care Centers (CCC) Weekly Fees |
Average Annual CCC Fee |
Percent of annual income spent on child care for one child in a family of three |
Family Child Care Homes (FCCH) Weekly Fee |
Average Annual FCCH Fee |
Percent of annual income spent on child care for one child in a family of three |
Infants |
$179 |
$9,308 |
20.6% |
$143 |
$7,436 |
16.5% |
Toddlers |
$172 |
$8,944 |
19.8% |
$140 |
$7,280 |
16.1% |
Twos |
$160 |
$8,320 |
18.4% |
$133 |
$6,916 |
15.3% |
Threes |
$153 |
$7,956 |
17.6% |
$131 |
$6,812 |
15.1% |
Fours |
$152 |
$7,904 |
17.5% |
$130 |
$6,760 |
15% |
S/A (PT) |
$89 |
$3,560 |
7.9% |
$76 |
$3,040 |
6.7% |
S/A (FT) |
$132 |
$1,584 |
3.5% |
$134 |
$1,608 |
3.6% |
Sources:
Child Care Resources Inc.; June 30, 2014.
Living Income Standard 2014; North Carolina Justice Center; June 2014.
Note: Based on annual income of $45,175 (income needed for a family of one parent, one infant & one preschool child).