Daycare Cost in Waldo County, ME
Childcare pricing data for Waldo County, Maine (2022). Population: 39,772.
$11,700
Center infant (annual)
$8,147
Family infant (annual)
19%
of median household income
Compared to Maine Average
Center-based infant care in Waldo County costs $11,700/year, which is $375 more (3% above average) compared to the Maine average of $11,325/year.
All Childcare Prices
| Care Type | Weekly | Annual (52 weeks) |
|---|---|---|
| Center-Based Infant | $225/week | $11,700 |
| Center-Based Toddler | $218/week | $11,353 |
| Center-Based Preschool | $193/week | $10,053 |
| Family Infant | $157/week | $8,147 |
| Family Toddler | $148/week | $7,713 |
| Family Preschool | $150/week | $7,800 |
Affordability Context
The median household income in Waldo County is $62,694. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services considers childcare affordable when it costs no more than 7% of household income. At 19%, center-based infant care in Waldo County exceeds this threshold.
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Other Counties in Maine
Counties with similar daycare costs to Waldo County.
| County | Center Infant (yr) | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Knox County | $11,700 | same |
| Androscoggin County | $11,664 | $36 less |
| Hancock County | $11,908 | +$208 |
| Washington County | $11,908 | +$208 |
| Kennebec County | $11,960 | +$260 |