Union County Profile
Households with Own Children Under Age 6
66%
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
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, 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 | $204 | $10,608 | 21.8% | $154 | $8,008 | 16.5% |
| Toddlers | $199 | $10,348 | 21.3% | $151 | $7,852 | 16.2% |
| Twos | $190 | $9,880 | 20.3% | $150 | $7,800 | 16.1% |
| Threes | $175 | $9,100 | 18.7% | $144 | $7,488 | 15.4% |
| Fours | $171 | $8,892 | 18.3% | $144 | $7,488 | 15.4% |
| S/A (PT) | $82 | $3,280 | 6.8% | $60 | $2,400 | 4.9% |
| S/A (FT) | $130 | $1,560 | 3.2% | $130 | $1,560 | 3.2% |
Sources: Child Care Resources Inc.; June 30, 2018.
A Standard Worthy of North Carolina Workers: The Living Income Standard for 100 Counties; North Carolina Justice Center; 2016.
Note: Based on annual income of $48, 566.
A Standard Worthy of North Carolina Workers: The Living Income Standard for 100 Counties; North Carolina Justice Center; 2016.
Note: Based on annual income of $48, 566.