Cabarrus County Profile
Households with Own Children Under Age 6
76%
Children under age 6 live in households in which all parents present work.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2014 American Community Survey 1 Year Estimates; Table B23008.
Licensed Early Childhood Programs
Source: Child Care Resources Inc.; June 30, 2015.
Children Enrolled in 4- and 5- Star Programs
90%
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, 2015.
Children Receiving Subsidy Enrolled in 4- and 5- Star Programs
84%
Children Receiving Subsidy and attending 4- or 5- Star Programs
Source: Cabarrus County Department of Social Services.; June 30, 2015.
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 | $184 | $9,568 | 21.2% | $147 | $7,644 | 16.9% |
| Toddlers | $177 | $9,204 | 20.4% | $143 | $7,436 | 16.5% |
| Twos | $166 | $8,632 | 19.1% | $136 | $7,072 | 15.7% |
| Threes | $158 | $8,216 | 18.2% | $133 | $6,916 | 15.3% |
| Fours | $157 | $8,164 | 18.1% | $132 | $6,864 | 15.2% |
| S/A (PT) | $91 | $3,640 | 8.1% | $74 | $2,960 | 6.6% |
| S/A (FT) | $139 | $1,668 | 3.7% | $137 | $1,644 | 3.6% |
Sources:
Child Care Resources Inc.; June 30, 2015.
Living Income Standard 2014: Boom in low-wage work means many North Carolinians don't make adequate income. (Based on 2013 data)
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, 2015.
Living Income Standard 2014: Boom in low-wage work means many North Carolinians don't make adequate income. (Based on 2013 data)
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).