Union County Profile
Households with Own Children Under Age 6
65%
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
90%
Children Receiving Subsidy and attending 4- or 5- Star Programs
Source: North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education; 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 | $173 | $8,996 | 19.2% | $142 | $7,384 | 15.8% |
| Toddlers | $169 | $8,788 | 18.8% | $146 | $7,592 | 16.2% |
| Twos | $162 | $8,424 | 18% | $139 | $7,228 | 15.5% |
| Threes | $154 | $8,008 | 17.1% | $135 | $7,020 | 15% |
| Fours | $152 | $7,904 | 16.9% | $134 | $6,968 | 14.9% |
| S/A (PT) | $75 | $3,000 | 6.4% | $61 | $2,440 | 5.2% |
| S/A (FT) | $123 | $1,476 | 3.2% | $121 | $1,452 | 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 $46,744 (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 $46,744 (income needed for a family of one parent, one infant & one preschool child).