Rowan County Affordability
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 | $169 | $8,788 | 21.1% | $131 | $6,812 | 16.4% |
| Toddlers | $162 | $8,424 | 20.3% | $129 | $6,708 | 16.1% |
| Twos | $153 | $7,956 | 19.1% | $123 | $6,396 | 15.4% |
| Threes | $134 | $6,968 | 16.8% | $122 | $6,344 | 15.3% |
| Fours | $133 | $6,916 | 16.6% | $120 | $6,240 | 15% |
| S/A (PT) | $91 | $4,732 | 11.4% | $63 | $3,276 | 7.9% |
| S/A (FT) | $120 | $6,240 | 15% | $110 | $5,720 | 13.8% |
Sources: Child Care Resources Inc.; June 30, 2019.
A Standard Worthy of North Carolina Workers: The 2019 Living Income Standard for 100 Counties; North Carolina Justice Center; 2019.
Note: Based on annual income of $41,577.
A Standard Worthy of North Carolina Workers: The 2019 Living Income Standard for 100 Counties; North Carolina Justice Center; 2019.
Note: Based on annual income of $41,577.
Average Annual Fee
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Child Care Center care for a 0-5 year old child | $7,810 |
| Family Child Care Home care for a 0-5 year old child | $6,500 |
| Child Care Center care for a school-age child | $5,080 |
| Family Child Care Home care for a school-age child | $3,840 |
Source: Child Care Resources Inc.; June 30, 2019.
Number of Children Receiving Subsidized Care
| Number | |
|---|---|
| Number of children | 1,003 |
| Monthly average of children | 1,073 |
| Waiting list for subsidized care | 1,148 |
| Average monthly waiting list | 624 |
Source: North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education; June 30, 2019.
Notes: Number of children & waiting list; as of June 30, 2019. Monthly averages: for July 1, 2018-June 30, 2019.
Notes: Number of children & waiting list; as of June 30, 2019. Monthly averages: for July 1, 2018-June 30, 2019.
Maximum Income Eligibility for Child Care Subsidies
for Children 0-5 Years and Children with Special Needs (All Ages)
for Children 0-5 Years and Children with Special Needs (All Ages)
| Family Size | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Gross Monthly/Annual | $2,010/ $24,120 |
$2,707/ $32,484 |
$3,403/ $40,836 |
$4,100/ $49,200 |
$4,797/ $57,564 |
$5,493/ $65,916 |
| Family Size | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 |
| Max Gross Monthly/Annual | $6,190/ $74,280 |
$6,887/ $82,644 |
$7,583/ $90,996 |
$8,280/ $99,360 |
$8,977/ $107,724 |
$9,673/ $116,076 |
Source: North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education; April 1, 2017.
Maximum Income Eligibility for Child Care Subsidies
for Children 6-12 (Without Special Needs)
for Children 6-12 (Without Special Needs)
| Family Size | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Gross Monthly/Annual | $1,337/ $16,044 |
$1,800/ $21,600 |
$3,263/ $27,156 |
$2,727/ $32,724 |
$3,190/ $38,280 |
$3,653/ $43,836 |
| Family Size | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 |
| Max Gross Monthly/Annual | $4,116/ $49,392 |
$4,580/ $54,960 |
$5,043/ $60,516 |
$5,506/ $66,072 |
$5,969/ $71,628 |
$6,433/ $77,196 |
Source: North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education; April 1, 2017.
Average Annual Fee for Star Rated Licensed Child Care Centers
| Infant | Toddler | 2 Year Old | 3 Year Old | 4 Year Old | School-age (Full) | School-age (Part) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Star | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 2 Star | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 3 Star | $7,800 | $6,760 | $6,604 | $6,396 | $6,084 | $6,084 | $0 |
| 4 Star | $8,476 | $8,164 | $7,748 | $7,020 | $7,124 | $6,344 | $2,496 |
| 5 Star | $9,152 | $9,100 | $8,476 | $7,072 | $7,072 | $6,240 | $5,200 |
| Average | $8,788 | $8,424 | $7,956 | $6,968 | $6,916 | $6,240 | $4,732 |
Source: Child Care Resources Inc.; June 30, 2019.
Average Annual Fee for Star Rated Licensed Family Child Care Home
| Infant | Toddler | 2 Year Old | 3 Year Old | 4 Year Old | School-age (Full) | School-age (Part) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Star | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 2 Star | $5,980 | $5,980 | $5,980 | $5,980 | $5,980 | $5,980 | $3,380 |
| 3 Star | $6,500 | $6,760 | $6,604 | $6,604 | $6,604 | $5,616 | $3,484 |
| 4 Star | $7,176 | $6,760 | $6,344 | $6,344 | $6,136 | $5,512 | $3,120 |
| 5 Star | $6,916 | $6,760 | $6,292 | $6,136 | $6,136 | $5,980 | $3,380 |
| Average | $6,812 | $6,708 | $6,396 | $6,344 | $6,240 | $5,720 | $3,276 |
Source: Child Care Resources Inc.; June 30, 2019.