Childcare Costs in Bedford City, VA

FIPS: 51515 · Data year: 2013

Center-based infant care in Bedford City, VA costs $5,252/year, while family childcare is $3,172/year. This represents 14.8% of the median household income — exceeding the HHS 7% affordability threshold.

$5,252

Center Infant/yr

$3,172

Family Infant/yr

$35,593

Median Income

14.8%

% of Income (Infant)

Annual Childcare Costs by Age Group

Age Group	Center-Based	Family Childcare	Difference
Infant	$5,252	$3,172	+$2,080
Toddler	$4,836	$3,640	+$1,196
Preschool	$4,836	$3,640	+$1,196
School Age	$4,420	$3,744	+$676

Cost Comparison (Center-Based)

Infant $5,252

Toddler $4,836

Preschool $4,836

School Age $4,420

Affordability Context

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services considers childcare affordable when it costs no more than 7% of a family's income.

Center infant cost: $5,252

Median household income: $35,593

Cost as % of income: 14.8%

7% affordability threshold: $2,492/year

Cost History (Center-Based Infant)

Year	Infant	Toddler	Preschool	School Age
2008	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
2009	$12,584	$8,112	$8,112	$7,150
2010	$10,140	$7,020	$7,020	$6,240
2011	$7,696	$5,928	$5,928	$5,330
2012	$5,252	$4,836	$4,836	$4,420
2013	$5,252	$4,836	$4,836	$4,420

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does childcare cost in Bedford City, VA? ▼

In Bedford City, VA, center-based infant care costs $5,252/year. Family childcare for infants is $3,172/year. Preschool center-based care costs $4,836/year.

Is childcare affordable in Bedford City, VA? ▼

Center-based infant care in Bedford City, VA costs 14.8% of the median household income ($35,593). The HHS affordability threshold is 7%. Childcare here exceeds the affordability threshold by 7.8 percentage points.

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Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Women's Bureau — National Database of Childcare Prices (NDCP). Costs are annual estimates based on weekly median prices.