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).