Mecklenburg County Profile
Households with Own Children Under Age 6
64%
Children under age 6 live in households in which all parents present work.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau; 2016 American Community Survey 1-Year Estimates; Table B23008.
Licensed Early Childhood Programs
Source: Child Care Resources Inc.; June 30, 2018.
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, 2018.
Children Receiving Subsidy Enrolled in 4- and 5- Star Programs
N/A
Children Receiving Subsidy and attending 4- or 5- Star Programs
Source: Child Care Resources Inc.: June 30, 2018.
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 | $236 | $12,272 | 23.1% | $173 | $8,996 | 17% |
| Toddlers | $230 | $11,960 | 22.5% | $171 | $8,892 | 16.8% |
| Twos | $219 | $11,388 | 21.5% | $166 | $8,632 | 16.3% |
| Threes | $204 | $10,608 | 20% | $161 | $8,372 | 15.8% |
| Fours | $201 | $10,452 | 19.7% | $157 | $8,164 | 15.4% |
| S/A (PT) | $108 | $4,320 | 8.1% | $103 | $4,120 | 7.8% |
| S/A (FT) | $168 | $2,016 | 3.8% | $141 | $1,692 | 3.2% |
Sources: Child Care Resources Inc.; June 30, 2018.
A Standard Worthy of North Carolina Workers: The 2016 Living Income Standard for 100 Counties; North Carolina Justice Center; 2016.
Note: Based on annual income of $53, 073.
A Standard Worthy of North Carolina Workers: The 2016 Living Income Standard for 100 Counties; North Carolina Justice Center; 2016.
Note: Based on annual income of $53, 073.