Childcare Expenses
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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...
Question for Others Who Do Childcare in Their Home
Asked by J.S. from Chicago
on December 28, 2010
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I have a question about my home daycare. I just received my IL daycare license, and starting Jan. 1st I really want to go about everything the right way. I'm looking...
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- I use Microsoft Excel and made up my own set up to track all income, expenses and deductible meals. That way I could include everything I needed to include. You might...
- this is not needed at all purchase this book and you will have all the info you need (correct info!! from the guy who got most of it passed or challenged!) http:...
- I had a separate account and did only childcare related expenses out of it. all groceries and stuff for the daycare (cots, toilet paper, toys etc...) also keep a box...
*Emergency* Please Give Your Opinion /Advice on Work & Childcare for My 2 Kids.
Asked by G.S. from Atlanta
on May 18, 2009
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Hello Moms,
I live in Henry county and I am in a tight spot. Me and my husband have a home based business, but because of the economy sales are few and far between....
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- Sending your children away is not even an option. Move whereever you must to survive. Apply at stores/places wanting someone to work nights if hubby has to have the 9...
- First off, do you mean you would have to send them to another country or county? I don't know of another county that is a 19 hour flight so I am assuming you mean cou...
- I am so sorry to hear about your situation G.. I have been in that same predicament but I am a single parent so I had no one else to help me with my 2 daughters, who ...
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..
Paying Taxes If You Are a Nanny or Childcare Provider
Asked by K.C. from Chicago
on March 20, 2008
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I was wondering if anyone knew of any website regarding being a nanny or household employee and what taxes had to be paid. I wasnt sure if I could just claim it mysel...
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- Hey K., Since you asked about being a nanny OR childcare provider. Not sure which info you really need more about. But as a daycare provider in your own home, y...
- I am a home day care provider and I just filed with H&R Block. It is not hard. But if your home is your business, make sure to save all of your household bills, groce...
- Well - I don't know of any websites....I looked far and wide and eventually just had to ask another home daycare provider to mentor me with my taxes. Now, I've got it...
Any Tips on Where to Start with Finding Assistance with Childcare?
Asked by N.C. from Ocala
on January 25, 2007
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My first child is not due until March and once he is born, I will be on maternity leave for 6 weeks and then will have to return to work. I have been searching the web...
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- Call the Pasco County Department of Children and Families. ###-###-####) Ask them for the # to call to see about getting assistance with child care.
- I don't know about where you live, but here in St. Petersburg, I get assistance with childcare expenses thru an organization called Coordinated Child Care. They base ...
- Start with CCC - Coordinated Child Care - I believe they have programs to offer some assistance as well as provide a list of home day care providers (who are less expe...
Question for Moms Who Work Full Time Work Outside the House
Asked by C.S. from Miami
on October 12, 2011
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We have two children. My husband wants to try for #3. I don't know any other moms who work full time outside the house who have three children. If we had two in day...
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- I have 2. My brother and SIL have 3, with 1 more on the way. We all (all parents in both families) work. My 3 best friends are all working moms with 3 kids each. S...
- I work full time and have 2, we talked about a 3rd but my check covers tuition for both boys and my car payment that is it. We decided that we would like to start trav...
- I only have two kids and don't think we could afford more than that. We finally have them both out of daycare but when we did have them in most of my check when to da...
Child Care and Child Support During Visitation
Asked by A.A. from Tallahassee
on July 14, 2010
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I have 2 beautiful daughters who love their father dearly. In February, my ex and I agreed to let him have the girls for 6 weeks over the summer. He asked for this amo...
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- He still pays child support and he also is responsible for any costs while he has the girls. Unless your divorce / custody agreement states otherwise.
- You are not responsible for their child care expenses and summer camp expenses while they are with him (well, actually you could agree to pay for half of the summer ca...
- The law is different wherever you live. I have one daughter who's dad "pays" 169/mo. It is my understanding that if they have the child for MORE than four weeks in a r...
Can I Deduct Childcare in This Scenario????
Asked by C.C. from Chicago
on March 12, 2012
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In 2010 our daycare provider provided us with the necessary stuff so that we could deduct childcare expenses on our tax return. Both kids continued to go to this woman...
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- I am not an expert...but do you have her taxpayer ID? This might get you some infomation from the IRS as to what to do.
- All you need is a copy of your receipts/bills and her tax id number (which you should have from last year). I would always insist on a written/typed bill or receipt j...
- I would claim it. I'm hoping you didn't pay in cash if you didn't get a receipt in return. If you paid via check, then pull copies of all of those and use last years i...
I Debating on Getting State Licensed for Childcare. Appreciate Input Here
Asked by R.A. from Wausau
on February 8, 2012
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Alright so here is the situation. I took my classes to get State licensed for childcare in 2007. I decided against it afterwards as I became prego with my 1st, moved e...
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- I have been licensed for 9 yrs...there are advantages and disadvantages, but I do know, in IL, if someone reports you and you are NOT licensed, DCFS will shut you down...
- My son has been in daycare since he was 9 weeks old. I NEVER considered unlicensed providers, period. The people I know who use in home care, basically think of them a...
- Parent who puts kids in daycare here. Licensed for me unless you're a close relative watching my child. The quality of care, with licensing, is often mediocre in my ar...
