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pinkandblue
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Daycare question (need opinions) - UPDATE
Hey ladies,
DH and I are TTC baby #2...when I spoke with dh last night he was concerned about the money factor (specifically for daycare). He is so level headed, I can't stand it 
anyway, I currently pay $125 a week for in home care (ridiculously cheap, I know but that is the going rate where I live - I had 5 people give me the same estimate). Anyway, I asked her when and if I am blessed with another  , how much more per week would it be to watch that baby FT when I go back to work
she said, she would rather me tell her what I am comfortable with and go from there. I was thinking of suggesting going from 125/week to 200/week
Does that sound reasonable? How much more does a 2nd baby usually add to daycare (I guess I am looking for a %age)
TIA 
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CrankyPants
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Re: Daycare question (need opinions)
Ugh-we are having these same discussions now (how to afford 2 in daycare at the same time). We have DD in a center, so it is a little different, however there is always a discount for siblings regardless of whether you use in home or a center. I would say what you are proposing sounds good. If she doesn't agree, you can take it from there and hopefully find some middle ground.
ETA: in our center, the discount is 5%, but that is a center with fixed operating costs, etc. I would think in home care would be a bigger discount and not really percentage based.
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pinkandblue
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Re: Daycare question (need opinions)
Posted by CrankyPants
Ugh-we are having these same discussions now (how to afford 2 in daycare at the same time). We have DD in a center, so it is a little different, however there is always a discount for siblings regardless of whether you use in home or a center. I would say what you are proposing sounds good. If she doesn't agree, you can take it from there and hopefully find some middle ground.
ETA: in our center, the discount is 5%, but that is a center with fixed operating costs, etc. I would think in home care would be a bigger discount and not really percentage based.
Thanks for the info anyone else?
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smdl
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Re: Daycare question (need opinions)
About 1.5 times what you pay now.
For example here on LI it's *about* $50/day for 1 child. You can expect to pay $75-$80 per day for 2 sometimes a bit les, sometimes a bit more.. It's not double.
So I say about $200 would be fair.
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Tine73
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Re: Daycare question (need opinions)
I think that's a great price!
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Janice
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Re: Daycare question (need opinions)
I think its fair.
The lady I babysit for is pregnant with #2. We haven't discussed it yet, but I would only do both kids for 400.00.
right now i get 250.
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CrankyPants
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Re: Daycare question (need opinions)
Posted by Janice
I think its fair.
The lady I babysit for is pregnant with #2. We haven't discussed it yet, but I would only do both kids for 400.00.
right now i get 250.
I would go by Janice, since she does this and she does this in our area. So, a second child should bring your costs up about 60%, which is exactly what you are proposing.
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pinkandblue
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Re: Daycare question (need opinions)
ok, I will propose 200/week. I love my daycare provider....she rocks 
Thank you ladies
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trnity44
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Re: Daycare question (need opinions)
That sounds VERY reasonable!
I know our daycare (which is a center)- only takes 20% off the 2nd child's fee- and it ends up being over $500 a week for 2 kids!
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pinkandblue
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Re: Daycare question (need opinions)
Posted by trnity44
That sounds VERY reasonable!
I know our daycare (which is a center)- only takes 20% off the 2nd child's fee- and it ends up being over $500 a week for 2 kids!
 I would be broke.
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clmj2
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Re: Daycare question (need opinions)
that would be $40 a day for 5 days...exactly what friends of mine pay for in home daycare for 2 kids...$125 is the going rate around here for in home - no receipts as well one child.
I think $200 is appropriate.
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I think this is about right too. And lots of  to you! 
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JenBenMen
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Re: Daycare question (need opinions)
Posted by trnity44
That sounds VERY reasonable!
I know our daycare (which is a center)- only takes 20% off the 2nd child's fee- and it ends up being over $500 a week for 2 kids!
I agree--i will be paying about $600/week for two kids...i might as well become a stripper
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Rycois
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Re: Daycare question (need opinions)
Posted by Mikismom
Posted by trnity44
That sounds VERY reasonable!
I know our daycare (which is a center)- only takes 20% off the 2nd child's fee- and it ends up being over $500 a week for 2 kids!
I would be broke.
I know mine only does 10% for a 2nd child which is diddly squat 
$200 is great but if you love her I'd be willing to go up as much as double what you're currently paying.
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Rycois
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Re: Daycare question (need opinions)
Posted by JenBenMen
Posted by trnity44
That sounds VERY reasonable!
I know our daycare (which is a center)- only takes 20% off the 2nd child's fee- and it ends up being over $500 a week for 2 kids!
I agree--i will be paying about $600/week for two kids...i might as well become a stripper
 That's what I say to DH - maybe one of us should consider prostitution if we want a 2nd child
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Re: Daycare question (need opinions)
An infant is a lot more work than a toddler though IMO. I would probably up it to $225 a week for the two kids (and I'm cheap! )
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Re: Daycare question (need opinions)
Posted by Summerrluvv
An infant is a lot more work than a toddler though IMO. I would probably up it to $225 a week for the two kids (and I'm cheap! )
I agree with Summer.
I would pay her more for the infant, so say $125 for the infant and $100 for Miki. I know that at the center Christopher went to, the infant was always full price and you got a % off the older child.
You are paying the same amount as you are now for the infant and less for the toddler.
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| Posted 11/14/08 11:02 AM |
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pinkandblue
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Re: Daycare question (need opinions)
Posted by KateDevine
Posted by Summerrluvv
An infant is a lot more work than a toddler though IMO. I would probably up it to $225 a week for the two kids (and I'm cheap! )
I agree with Summer.
I would pay her more for the infant, so say $125 for the infant and $100 for Miki. I know that at the center Christopher went to, the infant was always full price and you got a % off the older child.
You are paying the same amount as you are now for the infant and less for the toddler.
I threw out the $200 amoount. I will see what she says. Thanks everyone 
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pinkandblue
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Re: Daycare question (need opinions) - UPDATE
bump for update
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CrankyPants
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Re: Daycare question (need opinions) - UPDATE
Good news! You definitely plan ahead!
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trnity44
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Re: Daycare question (need opinions) - UPDATE
How awesome!!!
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pinkandblue
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Re: Daycare question (need opinions) - UPDATE
Posted by CrankyPants
Good news! You definitely plan ahead!
it's in my nature
now I can tell Kevin the deal and maybe he will feel better about TTC
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CrankyPants
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Re: Daycare question (need opinions) - UPDATE
Excellent-I bet he'll also feel better when you start attacking him every night, for 4 nights in a row
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pinkandblue
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Re: Daycare question (need opinions) - UPDATE
Posted by CrankyPants
Excellent-I bet he'll also feel better when you start attacking him every night, for 4 nights in a row
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