Childcare Expenses: Infant
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How Much to Pay Childcare Provider
Asked by S.H. from Chicago
on January 2, 2007
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I am trying to find information on how much to pay my child care provider. My son is 6 months old and will be starting at a woman's home in a couple weeks. She has n...
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- I am surprised she isn't setting the rate for you. When my son was an infant and I checked into daycare centers, they were charging between 190-250 a week 3 years...
- My son goes to an at home non-licensed day care 4 days a week. We pay a flate rate of $25 per day. If he misses one day we still pay her the full week rate, but if he ...
- Hi S., We would pay $278 a week for an infant at our center. I did look at an in-home place and the charge was about $200 a week. My friend in Schaumburg pays $15...
Childcare Expenses and Taxes
Asked by N.K. from Chicago
on August 11, 2007
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When I return to work this fall (I'm a teacher) my 6 month old son will be staying in our home with a babysitter. I "assumed" that the money we will be paying the baby...
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- N., My husband is a teacher and I am starting up my own in-house daycare as we speak. I know that the money is tax deductible, yes! You have to keep track of what you...
- I'm a teacher and we are able to do the childcare/flex spending option in our district.
- With having a nanny in your home, it IS typically a lot more costly and complicated (besides his being able to stay at home daily :) ) than taking him to a center or ...
Ideas to Cut Back Expenses to Be Able to Be a Stay at Home Mom
Asked by A.P. from San Angelo
on April 8, 2009
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I have a 17 month and a 2 and 3/4 year old. My two year old is in daycare and my baby has a nanny. The nanny will be starting school and when my baby is 18 months he w...
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- Write down all your expenses for the next month or two. Categorize them and start looking for places you can cut costs. Then start saving. Even if you can't afford ...
- Not having to pay your nanny and day care may be more of a "raise" then you think
- Hi there, Actually, it might help you to quit working. People don't take into account all the "little" expenses that you have when you work. First of all, it migh...
Looking for Advice on Childcare in Chicago, IL
Asked by R.Y. from Chicago
on February 24, 2006
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I am very concerned about childcare after the maternity leave. I do not have family in the city and I make too much for state aid but not enough for a nanny. Please ...
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- HI R., I am also 27, mother of a 6 year old, and of course is not easy, but I will try to find a number for you for someone who may be able to help you out once you...
- Hi Are you looking for someone to come to your home? A drop off or an in home daycare? I know of a few of each- so just let me know...I sympathize with you- good ch...
- R., I'm a childcare provider but i live in oak Park. Where in chgo do you live. If the father doesn't want to be there for the baby he still has obligations. There is...
In Home Childcare
Asked by E.G. from Canton
on September 30, 2011
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I have been caring for a friends daughter, she is 4 years old. I used to work in a daycare center, so I am a certified childcare provider. I am currently caring for my...
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- Usually in-home child care is less expensive as day care centers. That being said if you feel your being taken advantage of, then by all means ask for more money. Bu...
- If you become unavailable to watch her child then perhaps she'll realize what a blessing you are. I would sit down with her and tell her that you are not able to affor...
- I think you have a point that if the child requires higher demands that you should probably be paid more. Why isn't the child potty trained yet? Could you work out t...
Wanting Another Baby but No Daycare.....
Asked by S.O. from Seattle
on April 6, 2009
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Here is my dilemma, my mom is my daycare for my almost 2 year old daughter. My hubby and I are talking about having another baby but my mom had mentioned to me a while...
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- If your parents are planning on traveling, then you should probably come up with another childcare plan regardless of whether you have another child or not. Your Mom m...
- Oh how well I understand your dilemna--- mostly as I'm in the ''other half'' of it--- that is- I'm retired, a very ''hands on '' grandma--- about to take on the regula...
- I'm with Peg! Hurray for peace and sanity. That said, there are a lot of options...but you'd have to explore them to see if they'd work for you and yours. - Does...
Housekeeper Bringing Baby
Asked by D.S. from Houston
on February 5, 2010
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Wanted to get some feedback on this situation. Our housekeeper comes twice a week for 51/2 hours. She is reliable and never missed a day. We pay her whether we're here...
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- You would be held reliable if something were to happen to baby .I would give her a leave of absence to give her time to find another caretaker or if she is unable to f...
- As you said you're a mother, i think you should understand better that daycare is expensive even though it's non of your business.. If you really like the work she doe...
- Honestly, $70 is cheap and you are getting a good deal. I pay $100 and I thought I was getting a good deal. In saying that, she would have to probably give half if not...
Can't Get People to Pay on Time for Childcare. What Would You Do?
Asked by D.F. from St. Louis
on March 15, 2011
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I take care of children. My policy is payments are due on the first of the week (Monday) most of the family's have no problem with this. However I have one family who ...
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- HI D., When I had my kids in care, the payment was due either at the beginning of the month or every two weeks. I got paid every two weeks, but I didn't get paid un...
- You can send a note home with ALL children stating that if payment is not made Monday mornings, (unless previous arrangements have been made) the child will be unable ...
- Charge a fee each day it is late. $20. per day late fee..
One Baby or Two?
Asked by H.S. from Johnson City
on August 11, 2010
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Hi Mommies! I'm feeling conflicted about whether or not to expand our family. Here's some background information: I am a stay-at-home mother of a 16-month-old toddl...
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- I have 2 kids and also have my degree in childhood edu. I worked for a while when i only had one child and i was only brining home 30 dollars a week after paying insur...
- If you wait until you can "afford" to have another baby, it will never happen. Two children will be different, for sure. Babies are usually nothing alike...one is laye...
- Hi H., I felt many of the same things as you. One of my concerns, like another mentioned, was having to share my love of my first child with a second ... but amazingl...
Day Care of In-home Childcare Recommendations
Asked by A.I. from Chicago
on March 29, 2007
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Hello,
I was wondering what recommendations you have for either in-home Childcare or Day Care centers for an infant in the Chicago area.
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- Hi A. congrats on your first baby! I'm due with my second child (first, Benecio is 5 years old) in August. I would be more than happy to care for your baby. In my h...
- Hi A., congratulations!. I am not sure which specific area in chicago are you looking for or your expenses, but I know for a fact that Bright beginnings on Delaware...
- If you work near the loop, I've heard that Downtown Children's Learning Place is excellent. http://www.childrenslearningplace.com/ In my opinion, really good infan...
