Rowan County Profile
Households with Own Children Under Age 6
69%
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
96%
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: North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education; May 31, 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 | $166 | $8,632 | 19.9% | $129 | $6,708 | 15.4% |
| Toddlers | $162 | $8,424 | 19.4% | $127 | $6,604 | 15.2% |
| Twos | $152 | $7,904 | 18.2% | $121 | $6,292 | 14.5% |
| Threes | $131 | $6,812 | 15.7% | $120 | $6,240 | 14.4% |
| Fours | $132 | $6,864 | 15.8% | $118 | $6,136 | 14.1% |
| S/A (PT) | $65 | $2,600 | 6% | $63 | $2,520 | 5.8% |
| S/A (FT) | $121 | $1,452 | 3.3% | $108 | $1,296 | 3% |
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 $43,451.
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 $43,451.