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).
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).