Daycare Costs Vary

Daycare centers are a practical choice for many working families. Reasons vary, but this type of care is apt to be reasonably priced compared with other options, is reliable (care can be provided even if a particular caregiver is ill), and many facilities offer longer hours and even extended or non-traditional schedules. Another plus is [...]

Daycare?

breyanasmommy asked: I’m going to put my daughter in daycare in August while i take some classes during the day I was wondering what kind of questions i should ask the provider..My daughter will be alittle over a year in August

How much should we pay a babysitter to watch a child overnight?

Kjun30 asked: We are going out of town and our regular babysitter (also his daycare teacher) has agreed to stay with our 2 year old overnight. We just need to know how much compensation we should expect to provide. My wife suggested $200.

Childcare Network Daycare?

Mom to 1 and 1 on the way asked: Does anyone have their kid in a Childcare Network daycare?

How to explain to daycare not to microwave bottles?

Amy L asked: How do I explain to the daycare (a daycare that has been open for 20+ years and probably has been doing this for that long) that microwaving bottles is unsafe? I know 2-3 of the other moms breastfeed and I don’t know if they are aware that they are microwaving the bottles. [...]

Can I claim the amount I paid daycare on my taxes if the mother claimed her part?

the need to know asked: My daughter is in daycare. I pay half of the daycare. The mother gets to claim her this year. Can I claim my part of daycare even though she is claiming her as a dependant?