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, 2016.
Children Enrolled in 4- and 5- Star Programs
91%
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, 2016.
Children Receiving Subsidy Enrolled in 4- and 5- Star Programs
80%
Children Receiving Subsidy and attending 4- or 5- Star Programs
Source: Child Care Resources Inc.; June 30, 2016
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 | $189 | $9,828 | 21.8% | $152 | $7,904 | 17.5% |
| Toddlers | $183 | $9,516 | 21.1% | $147 | $7,644 | 16.9% |
| Twos | $172 | $8,944 | 19.8% | $139 | $7,228 | 16% |
| Threes | $164 | $8,528 | 18.9% | $137 | $7,124 | 15.8% |
| Fours | $162 | $8,424 | 18.6% | $136 | $7,072 | 15.7% |
| S/A (PT) | $92 | $3,680 | 8.1% | $69 | $2,760 | 6.1% |
| S/A (FT) | $141 | $1,692 | 3.7% | $131 | $1,572 | 3.5% |
Sources:
Child Care Resources Inc.; June 30, 2016.
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 $48,680 (income needed for a family of one parent, one infant & one preschool child).
Child Care Resources Inc.; June 30, 2016.
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 $48,680 (income needed for a family of one parent, one infant & one preschool child).