Rowan County Profile
Households with Own Children Under Age 6
59%
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
94%
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
91%
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.
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 | $160 | $8,320 | 19.1% | $126 | $6,552 | 15.1% |
| Toddlers | $157 | $8,164 | 18.8% | $123 | $6,396 | 14.7% |
| Twos | $147 | $7,644 | 17.6% | $117 | $6,084 | 14% |
| Threes | $128 | $6,656 | 15.3% | $116 | $6,032 | 13.9% |
| Fours | $127 | $6,604 | 15.2% | $114 | $5,928 | 13.6% |
| S/A (PT) | $68 | $2,720 | 6.3% | $60 | $2,400 | 5.5% |
| S/A (FT) | $119 | $1,428 | 3.3% | $105 | $1,260 | 2.9% |
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 $43,451.
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 $43,451.