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want2bemom
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Prices Daycare Please Help
How much should I expect to pay for daycare partime and 5 days a week for a month? I'm curious how I'm going to afford all of this. I'm having so much anxiety 
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A lot.
We pay $1100 a month for my son and he goes 4 days a week. The place we go to was actually one of the cheaper options too because it's not a chain and they primarily get kids via word of mouth.
ETA: He goes full days. 8:00 a.m. to about 5:00 p.m. If I wanted him dropped off earlier or picked up later it'd be an extra $30 a week. Most daycares have extended hours and don't charge that extra fee. They cost more though.
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gdubs
This baby is awesome!
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Gina
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Prices Daycare Please Help
It's really going to depend on where you go. For FT day care 5 days a week we're paying $325/week. The place we chose doesn't do PT for newborns.
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alli3131
Peanut is here!!!!!!
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Allison
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Prices Daycare Please Help
Most of the places I looked at you pay for the day so since you will be going 5 days a week it is considered full time.
Also many of the places only took newborns full time.
My DS goes 3 days and I pay 249. FT would be 3 something.
ETA: As an infant I provided diapers/wipes and bottles. They provided all bibs and sheets etc.
Now that he is older I provide diapers/wipes. They provide all food/drinks.
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mnmsoinlove
Mommy to 2 sweet girls!
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Melissa
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Re: Prices Daycare Please Help
Crashing. Call around to licensed home providers they will generally be between 10-30 dollars less per day. Some licensed providers will charge part time fees but it has to be under 5 hours per day. When I was a licensed provider a full day was 45 a day and part time was 35 a day. We did not provide any formula or baby food use cereal. We did not provide diapers/wipes either.
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| Posted 4/16/13 11:56 AM |
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Re: Prices Daycare Please Help
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We did not provide any formula or baby food use cereal. We did not provide diapers/wipes either.
I have to provide all of these things for my son's daycare as well. 2 meals and 1 snack per day (he's almost 3). As an infant it was the 3 prepared bottles -- then the prepared bottles and the baby cereal/pureed fruits or veggies.
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want2bemom
LIF Toddler
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Re: Prices Daycare Please Help
Thank u for the info
Wow.... I cant believe it costs so much for daycare Its already bad enough that it will be difficult for us to leave our LO's with a stranger I have no choice... no family around.
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yankeebaby
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Re: Prices Daycare Please Help
For a new born between 1500-1300 depending on the place. My sons first daycare it was 1495 the new one for new borns it is 1300. Then when they get older the price goes down the older then get. My son has been in daycare since 8 weeks old (he is 2 yrs 2 months now). FM me if you have any questions
Edit: sorry didnt see the other part....
We provide all wipes, diapers, creams, powder, bibs, formula, sheets, changes of clothing and blankets. When its warmer sun screen.
The more expensive daycare gave food, milk and juice but it was junk. This one I bring food except snacks.
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Posted by want2bemom
Thank u for the info
Wow.... I cant believe it costs so much for daycare Its already bad enough that it will be difficult for us to leave our LO's with a stranger I have no choice... no family around.
The most important thing is that you check them out beforehand, usually after LO is born. Go in person -- try for mid-morning when things are in full swing. Bring the baby with, so you can see how they interact with him/her. You'll get vibes off of them. Trust your instinct! I was lucky the place we found to be the most affordable was also the one I got the best feelings from.
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