L.H. asks from Roselle, IL on July 16, 2008
Roselle Mom Needs $200/Week or Less Childcare
I have found myself in quite a bind....with gas prices and food prices, traditional daycare is not affordable. I don't want to start charging my electric bill just to pay for child care. It's crazy! My daughter wsa born March 13th. I'm looking for 4 days per week (Tues thru Fri) from about 8:15/8:30am until 5:30pm beginning in September. Anything over $200 will put me under. And with the housing market, I can't even sell my townhome and move in with my parents. And at almost 33 years og age and married, that's not something I really want to do anyways. Any suggestions?
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L.M. answers from Chicago on July 16, 2008
I recently move to schaumburg from Ga, i have 4 kids all boys and im a SAHM and a nursing student. I live in schaumburg close to the motorola manuf. I will be watching a few kids when school starts back. Very reasonable rate $175wk everyone with the price of gas and all the other bills, it can really have a damper on things.Feel free to contact me i have excellant references,will pass a background check if you would like one.Im also a certified medical assistant i use to work at peds. clinic before we moved here. I was the mean lady all the moms hated because i had to give thier little ones there vaccines,,but they smile at the end knowing its for the best. so i do have the experience.. if you would like more info please ask
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M.W. answers from Chicago on July 16, 2008
Hi L.!
I feel your pain, we are in the same boat. I know there is one home day care on the intersection of Roselle rd and Nerge rd. I cannot think of the name right now, but I will ask my husband later on today, he should remember. When I talked to the owner last fall she was charging $170 (meals included) for 5 days a week 7am-6pm. We interviewed her and LOVED her. Gorgeous daycare, she makes home made food. But your baby is probably on milk only, right? She is Licensed with the State of Illinois. We had my son enrolled there last fall and then my husband lost his job so he stayed home with him for 5 months.
I have another suggestion, it might sound silly. Go to local Polish Deli Stores (there is one on Roselle and Wise) they have boards with job postings and many polish women post ads looking to watch someones child. They usually don't charge that much and they are typically great with kids. You can always do a backround check.
If you are looking for a daycare center there is Jennifer's Daycare in Schaumburg on Wise rd east of Irving Park. its $200 for 5 days a week. I've heard good things about them.
I hope this helps! I will let you know if I find the name and phone number for the home daycare in Roselle.
Good Luck!!!
M.
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K.A. answers from Chicago on September 08, 2008
Hi L.,
I just signed up on this site and read your e-mail. I have a 27 month old girl. I am desiring to do in home child care, so I can still be with my daughter. I thought your situtation sounded perfect for what I am looking for. I live in Fox River Grove. If you haven't found anyone yet, you can contact me at ###-###-####, or by e-mail at: ____@____.com.
Thanks.
J.K. answers from Chicago on August 08, 2008
Hi L.,
Did you find someone? I just found out that I have an opening (family is moving). Let me know. My rate is $40/day.
Take care,
Jennifer
PS - Feel free to read my reviews on my profile.
PPS - Don't move in with your parents! :P
M.R. answers from Chicago on July 16, 2008
I would check into licensed family daycare it is cheaper than centers. I have been doing family daycare for over 18 years and love it. I love the idea that the children are in a home setting. I worked in a center for 5 years before starting a family daycare when my daughter was born. I wanted to be home with my children and to be able to give other children that "special" home feeling. I don't think I am close enough to you but I am in Arlington Heights right off of 53 and Northwest Highway. Best of Luck.
B.K. answers from Chicago on July 16, 2008
I have a good friend who is state licensed, has been doing daycare for 20+ years now and I don't think she charges outrageous prices. She always seems willing to work with people. She lives in Bartlett. I don't know where you are, but if you'd like, I can give you her number. Send me a message if you want it.
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