Would you pay this for daycare?

Starr_Mom

Our current DCP isn't working out and we already have DS starting at another DC for 2 days a week. We're considering just cutting out the current DCP and having DS go to the new DC full time. The only problem is that the DC is $190 a week for full time. Does that seem like too much? It is a bit more expensive than we are used to, but I love this DC. I've been wanting DS to go there for a year and a half.

Kersbear

Yes.  I'm not sure what prices for centers are here in FL (where I live now), but I do know that is cheaper than the centers I worked at when I lived in WI.

sooosie

I think it depends on the area you live in.  The DC we are looking at for DS1 is $250/week for full-time.

mamarazzi

It doesn't seem high for an infant, but it does seem high for a toddler.

If you can afford it and really want him to go there, the price doesn't really matter.  But if it's a huge stretch and the one he's currently in is okay, then I wouldn't spend a ton more.  What makes it better?  The facility?  The teachers' educations/experience?  The educational program?  Sometimes the expensive, flashy daycares are just that -- expensive and flashy...but the substance of them aren't any better than the ones who don't appear high-brow at first glance.

I'd spend a good chunk of time at both of the ones you're considering to get a good feel of how the day goes at each and go from there.

melissa816

I know it varies by area, but I'm a teacher at a center in WI and our 2yo rate is 209/week.

felt_tip_pen

I think that sounds fine if it's a good place and you love it. The average cost here in Tulsa is about $140-$160 for a one-year-old, which was a huge relief from the prices we were facing in St. Louis. $190 would be on the high end here, but not unheard of.

penguingrrl

That varies so much by region.  To me, living in NYC, that sounds like a great deal lol!  But I haven't found a center in my neighborhood for less than $1800/month for a toddler, which is more than I was earning!  It really depends on what the going rate is in your area.

marrymemylove

I'd be wondering what's wrong with it. Sounds like a steal.

We are paying $1680 a month. And it was $1600 a month in NY before. Loved both daycares, totally worth it etc etc but damned expensive. That is for 1-3 year olds btw, the infants and the kinder room were different prices. 

Geb

Coming from someone who pays $2,600/month for daycare (2 kids) that sounds like a great price

JCS2007

Sounds good to me, we paid $250/week for under 2, and now it is $210/wk for over 2. I would love to pay $190 for an infant!