Rowan County Profile
Households with Own Children Under Age 6
74%
Children under age 6 live in households in which all parents present work.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau; 2011-2013 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
86%
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
91%
Children Receiving Subsidy and attending 4- or 5- Star Programs
Source: North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education; 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 | $152 | $7,904 | 20.1% | $123 | $6,396 | 16.3% |
| Toddlers | $148 | $7,696 | 19.6% | $119 | $6,188 | 15.8% |
| Twos | $135 | $7,020 | 17.9% | $115 | $5,980 | 15.2% |
| Threes | $120 | $6,240 | 15.9% | $111 | $5,772 | 14.7% |
| Fours | $120 | $6,240 | 15.9% | $110 | $5,720 | 14.6% |
| S/A (PT) | $54 | $2,160 | 5.5% | $54 | $2,160 | 5.5% |
| S/A (FT) | $112 | $1,344 | 3.4% | $105 | $1,260 | 3.2% |
Sources:
Child Care Resources Inc.; June 30, 2014.
Living Income Standard 2014; North Carolina Justice Center; June 2014.
Note: Based on annual income of $39,234 (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 $39,234 (income needed for a family of one parent, one infant & one preschool child).