Cabarrus County Profile
Households with Own Children Under Age 6
77%
Children under age 6 live in households in which all parents present work.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2015 American Community Survey 1-Year Estimates, Table B23008.
Licensed Early Childhood Programs
Source: Child Care Resources Inc.; June 30, 2017.
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, 2017.
Children Receiving Subsidy Enrolled in 4- and 5- Star Programs
82%
Children Receiving Subsidy and attending 4- or 5- Star Programs
Source: North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education; June 30, 2017.
Notes: Number of children & waiting list; as of June 30, 2017.
Monthly averages: for July 1, 2016-June 30, 2017.
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 |
$192 |
$9,984 |
20.7% |
$152 |
$7,904 |
16.4% |
Toddlers |
$187 |
$9,724 |
20.1% |
$145 |
$7,540 |
15.6% |
Twos |
$176 |
$9,152 |
18.9% |
$138 |
$7,176 |
14.9% |
Threes |
$168 |
$8,736 |
18.1% |
$137 |
$7,124 |
14.7% |
Fours |
$166 |
$8,632 |
17.9% |
$136 |
$7,072 |
14.6% |
S/A (PT) |
$91 |
$3,640 |
7.5% |
$70 |
$2,800 |
5.8% |
S/A (FT) |
$142 |
$1,704 |
3.5% |
$128 |
$1,536 |
3.2% |
Sources:
Child Care Resources Inc.; June 30, 2017.
A Standard Worthy of North Carolina Workers: The 2016 Living Income Standard for 100 Counties; North Carolina Justice Center; 2016.
Note: Based on annual income of $48,310.