I emailed several local daycare centers to get childcare quotes for my 2 & 5 year olds and the quotes are starting to trickle in.
The results so far:
Next Genearation Children's Centers (http://ngccenters.com/) has quoted $647.60 per week total for both children, while Andover Children's Academy (http://www.acapreschool.com/) has quoted $500 per week total. Bright Horizons (http://brighthorizons.com/) came in at $768/week plus a registration fee.
My opinion? Ridiculous! It is painful to think that $2-3K of my monthly income will be lost to daycare. In this economy, I'll be lucky if I'm left with $500. My daughter will be in Kindergarten next year which will eliminate some of the burden, but I will still need before & after school care at a cost of nearly $700 per month plus full time care for my son. If I hire a private sitter, the going rate according to nannypoppins.com is $12-$20/hour plus an annual placement fee of $2,950. At that rate my weekly cost will start at $716. Another option is hiring an au pair. According to my research, they average about $17,000 a year plus a $4,000 finders fee to the agency.
The results so far:
Next Genearation Children's Centers (http://ngccenters.com/) has quoted $647.60 per week total for both children, while Andover Children's Academy (http://www.acapreschool.com/) has quoted $500 per week total. Bright Horizons (http://brighthorizons.com/) came in at $768/week plus a registration fee.
My opinion? Ridiculous! It is painful to think that $2-3K of my monthly income will be lost to daycare. In this economy, I'll be lucky if I'm left with $500. My daughter will be in Kindergarten next year which will eliminate some of the burden, but I will still need before & after school care at a cost of nearly $700 per month plus full time care for my son. If I hire a private sitter, the going rate according to nannypoppins.com is $12-$20/hour plus an annual placement fee of $2,950. At that rate my weekly cost will start at $716. Another option is hiring an au pair. According to my research, they average about $17,000 a year plus a $4,000 finders fee to the agency.
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