Rowan County Profile
Households with Own Children Under Age 6
67%
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
95%
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
91%
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 | $155 | $8,060 | 20.5% | $128 | $6,656 | 17% |
| Toddlers | $151 | $7,852 | 20% | $124 | $6,448 | 16.4% |
| Twos | $140 | $7,280 | 18.6% | $118 | $6,136 | 15.6% |
| Threes | $122 | $6,344 | 16.2% | $114 | $5,928 | 15.1% |
| Fours | $121 | $6,292 | 16% | $112 | $5,824 | 14.8% |
| S/A (PT) | $58 | $2,320 | 5.9% | $58 | $2,320 | 5.9% |
| S/A (FT) | $115 | $1,380 | 3.5% | $107 | $1,284 | 3.3% |
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).