Mecklenburg County Profile
Households with Own Children Under Age 6
70%
Children under age 6 live in households in which all parents present work.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2014 American Community Survey 1 Year Estimates; Table B23008.
Licensed Early Childhood Programs
Source: Child Care Resources Inc.; June 30, 2016.
Children Enrolled in 4- and 5- Star Programs
90%
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, 2016.
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, 2016
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 | $217 | $11,284 | 23.2% | $165 | $8,580 | 17.6% |
| Toddlers | $212 | $11,024 | 22.6% | $162 | $8,424 | 17.3% |
| Twos | $202 | $10,504 | 21.6% | $157 | $8,164 | 16.8% |
| Threes | $194 | $10,088 | 20.7% | $153 | $7,956 | 16.3% |
| Fours | $191 | $9,932 | 20.4% | $149 | $7,748 | 15.9% |
| S/A (PT) | $104 | $4,160 | 8.5% | $96 | $3,840 | 7.9% |
| S/A (FT) | $165 | $1,980 | 4.1% | $133 | $1,596 | 3.3% |
Sources:
Child Care Resources Inc.; June 30, 2016.
Living Income Standard 2014: Boom in low-wage work means many North Carolinians don't make adequate income. (Based on 2013 data)
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, 2016.
Living Income Standard 2014: Boom in low-wage work means many North Carolinians don't make adequate income. (Based on 2013 data)
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).