County childcare costs · DOL NDCP 2022

Childcare costs in Coweta County, GA

$7,436 a year for center-based infant care - 8.3% of the local median income, against a national average of $9,592.

The going rate for center-based infant care in Coweta County, GA is $7,436/year, while family childcare is $6,760/year, according to the U.S. Department of Labor National Database of Childcare Prices. This represents 8.3% of the median household income - exceeding the HHS 7% affordability threshold. Toddler care at a center costs $6,916/year, and preschool-age care is $6,638/year.

Coweta County vs. the nation

Coweta County, GA runs $7,436 a year for center-based infant care, 22% below the $9,592 U.S. average - cheaper than 67% of the 2,662 U.S. counties we track, and that bill eats 8.3% of the local median income against the 7% the federal government calls affordable.

Infant care (center)
$7,436/yr
Vs. national avg
-22%
National rank
#829 cheapest of 2,662
Share of income
8.3%

Source: DOL National Database of Childcare Prices (2022). Median income: U.S. Census ACS 5-year.

$7,436
Center Infant/yr
$6,760
Family Infant/yr
$90,031
Median Income
8.3%
% of Income (Infant)

Annual Childcare Costs by Age Group

Age Group Center-Based Family Childcare
Infant $7,436 $6,760
Toddler $6,916 $5,824
Preschool $6,638 $5,876
School Age $3,640 $3,120

Cost Comparison (Center-Based)

Infant $7,436
Toddler $6,916
Preschool $6,638
School Age $3,640

Where Coweta County ranks on infant-care cost

Center-based infant care, every U.S. county with reported prices

$7,436 Among the most affordable more affordable than 67% of 2,662 US counties

This county $2,500 $32,500 every U.S. county, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $2.5K-wide band; taller bars hold more US counties. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices · 2022

What These Numbers Mean for Coweta County Families

Coweta County's median household income of $90,031 sets the bar for what counts as affordable care here, putting infant center care at 8.3% of gross income. HHS draws the affordability line at 7% of income, and the typical local family exceeds the federal affordability line by 1.3 points.Coweta County families generally find care more manageable than the national picture, though waitlists at licensed providers remain the real bottleneck.

For how to vet a licensed provider (inspection reports, QRIS ratings, CCDF subsidy intake), see Choosing Quality Childcare. Rate methodology: how these numbers are computed.

The NDCP has tracked center-based infant care here for 8 years, from 2015 through 2022.

+17.2% since 2015
Infant center care: $6,344 → $7,436
$7,436/yr
Most recent annual cost (2022)
8 years
Data available (2015–2022)
2015
$6,344
2016
$6,500
2017
$6,656
2018
$6,812
2019
$6,968
2020
$7,124
2021
$7,280
2022
$7,436
View full data table (all care types)
Year Ctr Infant
2008 N/A
2009 N/A
2010 N/A
2011 N/A
2012 N/A
2013 N/A
2014 N/A
2015 $6,344
2016 $6,500
2017 $6,656
2018 $6,812
2019 $6,968
2020 $7,124
2021 $7,280
2022 $7,436

What this means for Coweta County families

Infant center care here takes 8.3% of the typical household income - above the HHS 7% affordability line.

  • At 8.3% of income, infant care exceeds the federal 7% affordability benchmark. Check whether your family qualifies for a CCDF subsidy, which can cap copayments at a sliding share of income. Check subsidy eligibility
  • Family childcare homes run $6,760/year for infants, about $676 less than a center. Weigh the trade-offs of each setting. Center vs. home care
  • See how Coweta County compares against the cheapest counties in Georgia. Cheapest in Georgia

NDCP figures are county-level survey medians for 2022, confirm current tuition and openings directly with providers and your state CCR&R agency.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does childcare cost in Coweta County, GA?
Expect to pay $7,436/year for center-based infant care in Coweta County, GA. A family childcare setting runs $6,760/year for infants, and center-based preschool runs $6,638/year.
Is childcare affordable in Coweta County, GA?
Against a $90,031 median household income, center-based infant care in Coweta County, GA runs 8.3%. HHS sets the affordability bar at 7%. Childcare here exceeds the affordability threshold by 1.3 percentage points.
What is the cheapest childcare option in Coweta County, GA?
The lowest-cost preschool option in Coweta County, GA is family childcare, at $5,876/year against $6,638/year for a center, $762/year cheaper. It's run out of a provider's home, usually with a smaller group.
How much does before- and after-school care cost in Coweta County, GA?
School-age childcare (ages 6-12) in Coweta County, GA costs $3,640/year for center-based care and $3,120/year for family childcare. These costs cover before-school, after-school, and summer programs while parents work.