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Q: Daycare
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Marianne0558
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Right now, I am a stay-at-home mother to my 15 month old daughter, Kyleigh. My fiance is the "bread winner," as he takes care of ALL finances. (LUCKY ME!
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I babysit my 3 month old niece for $10/day (3 days, at most, a week)
Recently, we have been running into money problems and I have decided to raise my price to $20/day. Right now, he owes me $140 for back daycare.
(I had previously negotiated to babysit in exchange for 2 diamond rings he had to sell, up until Christmas. I gave him the rings back because he wanted me to also take on the rest of the payments IN ADDITON to watching my niece for free. So he has known that he owes me $140 for a week 2 days)
What I was thinking about doing was advertise around my community that I have 3 slots open for child care in my home. (I say 3 because that is the maximum amount of childcare I can legally provide without a daycare license)
Having a 15-month old daughter at home already, how much should I realistically charge per child, per day/week?
I didn't want to charge too much, as most residents around here are low-income. I kind of wanted to offer a break in childcare costs. There have been a lot of instances of death due to leaving children in hot cars while parents are working inside.
I was thinking $25/day.
Any ideas would be appreciated
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Marianne0558
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Mommy35
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Marianne0558
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Unfortunately, my niece WOULD suffer if I weren't caring for her. She was born with holes in her heart and last time she had a cold, her doctor said they weren't sure how many sicknesses she would be able to take. She might have to have surgery if the holes don't repair themselves. I have been seriously contemplating whether or not to stop watching her, but I would worry a lot if they put her in daycare. She would be a LOT more susceptible to getting sick, therefore possibly wreaking havoc on her tiny little body.
My brother came by and gave me $35. At least he is making an attempt to pay me. I feel bad pushing for the money because he too is struggling. But, I am struggling too, so I need what I am owed.
I have looked into getting CPR/First aid certified. I would be too afraid to have children under my care without knowing something besides calling 911.
Also, it would help a lot with my daughter's selfish tendencies
Thanks for your input.
I still need to consider whether or not I REALLY want to do this.
My brother came by and gave me $35. At least he is making an attempt to pay me. I feel bad pushing for the money because he too is struggling. But, I am struggling too, so I need what I am owed.
I have looked into getting CPR/First aid certified. I would be too afraid to have children under my care without knowing something besides calling 911.
Also, it would help a lot with my daughter's selfish tendencies
Thanks for your input.
I still need to consider whether or not I REALLY want to do this.
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hopefulmjz
Extremely eHealthy
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young Girl
Especially eHealthy
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