Mecklenburg County Profile
Households with Own Children Under Age 6
71%
Children under age 6 live in households in which all parents present work.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau; 2013 American Community Survey, Table B23008.
Licensed Early Childhood Programs
Source: Child Care Resources Inc.; June 30, 2014.
Children Enrolled in 4- and 5- Star Programs
92%
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, 2014.
Children Receiving Subsidy Enrolled in 4- and 5- Star Programs
92%
Children Receiving Subsidy and attending 4- or 5- Star Programs
Source: Child Care Resources Inc.; June 30, 2014.
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 | $204 | $10,608 | 21.8% | $157 | $8,164 | 16.8% |
| Toddlers | $199 | $10,348 | 21.3% | $154 | $8,008 | 16.5% |
| Twos | $190 | $9,880 | 20.3% | $150 | $7,800 | 16% |
| Threes | $182 | $9,464 | 19.4% | $146 | $7,592 | 15.6% |
| Fours | $180 | $9,360 | 19.2% | $142 | $7,384 | 15.2% |
| S/A (PT) | $102 | $4,080 | 8.4% | $91 | $3,640 | 7.5% |
| S/A (FT) | $156 | $1,872 | 3.8% | $127 | $1,524 | 3.1% |
Sources:
Child Care Resources Inc.; June 30, 2014.
Living Income Standard 2014; 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).
Child Care Resources Inc.; June 30, 2014.
Living Income Standard 2014; 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).