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Thoughts on the TX Tuition Promise Fund?
Asked by J.L. from Dallas
on August 18, 2009
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Hi everyone, it sounds like a good idea - invest in your child's college education now and lock in this year's tuition costs, because by the time your child is 18 yo t...
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- We did a 529 plan back when daughter was little. She can go anywhere she wants to go, in or out of state. I just depends on what your specific needs are and what...
- I don't know on this particularly. Maybe there is a good accountant out there. But invest or set up some type of savings plan now. The years fly by and anything you...
- I did not read you other responses. I will tell you that if it isn't backed by the state then I wouldn't do it. Also, One thing I have been told these last few yea...
Public Vs. Private - How Do You Choose?
Asked by K.C. from Minneapolis
on August 28, 2007
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A couple of questions. First, do you know of any good resources to investigate schools (public and private) starting at Kindergarten? I've heard some awful stories f...
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- I teach K for Minneapolis Public Schools - In Mpls, kids who turn 5 after school starts but before Halloween can be admitted early if parents choose. They require a e...
- Just wanted to give you more info on open enrollment. Open enrollment means you have the right to send your child to any public school, even if you don't live in the d...
- We're in the Burnsville dist.191 and here's there policy with kindergarten. (kinda long) Early Admittance to Kindergarten Initial admission to kinde...
To Those Who Have Kids in Daycare - Question About Tuition Increase
Asked by M.S. from Chicago
on August 4, 2009
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As normal, my son's daycare tuition will go up in September. However, the increase is not slight but more like close to 20%. I am a little bit stunned and ticked off t...
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- I agree that 20% is insane. I am a childcare coordinator for an au pair agency and would like to talk to families about the affordability of an au pair and the flexibi...
- 20% is too much. I think 2-5% is normal per year. I would check elsewhere and see how your daycare compares to the competition.
- I would also have to agree with Jennifer, twenty percent is crazy! Increase should only be between 2% to 5%! But this is only my two cents!
Seeking Preschool in Lakewood/East Dallas
Asked by M.W. from Dallas
on August 21, 2007
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My daughter is 6 months old and I am wanting to get her on a waiting list for a preschool. I know this is already too late for some preschools! Can anyone recommend ...
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- My two boys go to Park Cities Day School and love it (Mockingbird and Inwood). The teachers are very nice and the kids all look so happy. The baby tuition is about $...
- M., After looking at a ton of schools from Lakewood/White Rock Lake area, we decided on White Rock North. It is in Lake Highlands area and is a great school. Our ...
- just a quick response to this one. i had my daughter over at the da vinci school in dallas when she was 18th months. you have to get on the list as soon as possible....
Stay Home Mom Wants Desperately to Get Her Degree!!
Asked by J.R. from New York
on July 21, 2009
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Hello everyone!
I am a 25 year old, married, stay at home mom. I also work from home watching two little ones who are like family to us. Its great but busy!
My que...
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- I have a bachelors degree in Marketing. Most of my education was funded by a FEDERAL STAFFORD LOAN through Sallie Mae. I also had several FEDERAL PERKINS LOANS. There...
- <cue the "entrepreneurs" trying to sell you on "becoming your own boss" with Avon, Pampered Chef, Arbonne, Taste of Home, Tastefully Simple, Tupperware and the like.> ...
- Like you, I have put up getting my bachelor's degree on hold for a while, so I know all the excuses. :-) Last year I finally signed up for online courses. Again, lik...
Seeking Quality Plano Preschool for My 4 Year Old
Asked by C. from Dallas
on April 20, 2007
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Hi Moms,
I have recently quit my job to stay home with my children. My four-year old daughter has been in a great preschool, but it was a full time program, with "f...
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- I am going back to work in a week and have been absolutely frustrated with my childcare search. I looked at EVERY MDO and preschool within a 10 mile radius and was on...
- My three year old attends Messiahs Lambs in Plano off of Plano Pkwy just west of central Expwy, and I LOVE IT!! You only pay for the days that you want to take your c...
- My son used to go there (3 and 4). I don't know where in Plano you live, it might not be close to you. It's on Renner at the corner of Jupiter. In Richardson, on the l...
In Home Daycare Help
Asked by J.M. from Chicago
on July 14, 2009
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Hi Mamas!!
What do you do with teacher's kids? Do they pay for all their days off? Do they pay for Spring Break and Christmas break? What about summer time? One...
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- My teachers pay 1/2 of what they would normally pay for spring and winter break. I do get paid for all the odd days off. Most of the teachers I sit for use me once o...
- I was a teacher and simply chose a daycare that accepted teacher's kids. Many home daycares even advertise in the newspaper that they will take teachers kids. I was ...
- Hi, I also run a small home daycare. I have worked for a teacher for the past 13 years. I began by being their nanny and worked the teacher schedule. I got paid sal...
Am I Asking Too Much?
Asked by D.R. from Detroit
on October 24, 2006
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I filed for child support and now my son's father is threatening me with lawyers. All I have ever asked him to do was to help with tution for school. He feels because ...
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- OK well him threatening you with an ATTY is nothing. You two do not share economic responsibility if you did he would have your child at least 12 days a month. So d...
- Hello D., No I do not think you are asking for too much. I feel like it is unfair for you to have to pick up the tab for your son's tuition by yourself. You did not...
- You are not asking too much. I'm assuming he is suppossed to pay you child support. That money should help cover daycare expenses, which you would have anyway. Once...
How Much?
Asked by T.K. from Chicago
on July 21, 2008
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I was just doing some research and none of the sites for preschools list the monthly tuition. Does anyone know what the costs are with preschool? I know it isn't tim...
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- It can vary greatly depending on what fits in your budget and what you are looking for. For me, I wanted a great school and also one that allowed me time to get some ...
- It varies greatly from place to place. My 3 year old will be going to the Glendale Heights park district preschool. We have gotten to know her teacher through summer...
- Hi T., I think that you are referring to 3 year old preschool that is typically 2-3 hours in length for 2-3 days per week. What I found when I was researching pres...
Schools in Louisville Area
Asked by L.W. from Louisville
on April 15, 2007
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We are moving to Louisville this summer and I know next to nothing about the area. I really need to find a good K-8 school for my kids. They currently attend a priva...
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- There are not any K-8 public schools other than the Brown School, but the students at Brown are chosen through a lottery system among other things. Not to mention, th...
- Here's the website for the Jefferson County Publis school system http://www.jefferson.k12.ky.us/ Hope this will help some. I just recently moved here as well. ...
- Hi L.! Do you know where about in Louisville you will be living??
