Childcare Costs in Washington County, GA

FIPS: 13303 · Data year: 2022

Center-based infant care in Washington County, GA costs $5,642/year, while family childcare is $5,356/year. This represents 12.9% of the median household income — exceeding the HHS 7% affordability threshold.

$5,642

Center Infant/yr

$5,356

Family Infant/yr

$43,810

Median Income

12.9%

% of Income (Infant)

Annual Childcare Costs by Age Group

Age Group	Center-Based	Family Childcare	Difference
Infant	$5,642	$5,356	+$286
Toddler	$5,304	$5,044	+$260
Preschool	$5,304	$5,044	+$260
School Age	$2,860	$2,361	+$499

Cost Comparison (Center-Based)

Infant $5,642

Toddler $5,304

Preschool $5,304

School Age $2,860

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: $5,642

Median household income: $43,810

Cost as % of income: 12.9%

7% affordability threshold: $3,067/year

Cost History (Center-Based Infant)

Year	Infant	Toddler	Preschool	School Age
2008	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
2009	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
2010	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
2011	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
2012	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
2013	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
2014	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
2015	$4,823	$4,576	$4,576	$4,680
2016	$4,940	$4,680	$4,680	$4,420
2017	$5,057	$4,784	$4,784	$4,160
2018	$5,174	$4,888	$4,888	$3,900
2019	$5,291	$4,992	$4,992	$3,640
2020	$5,408	$5,096	$5,096	$3,380
2021	$5,525	$5,200	$5,200	$3,120
2022	$5,642	$5,304	$5,304	$2,860

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does childcare cost in Washington County, GA? ▼

In Washington County, GA, center-based infant care costs $5,642/year. Family childcare for infants is $5,356/year. Preschool center-based care costs $5,304/year.

Is childcare affordable in Washington County, GA? ▼

Center-based infant care in Washington County, GA costs 12.9% of the median household income ($43,810). The HHS affordability threshold is 7%. Childcare here exceeds the affordability threshold by 5.9 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.