IS this too much for part-time daycare in NJ?

semdkm

Our children attend Goddard part-time (5 half days a week--dropped off at 8 three days, 9 am the other two, with pick-up at 12:30).  While I'm excited that come Sept, we'll only be paying for one child (daughter starts school !), I was surprised to learn the PART TIME daycare tuition for one child is $950.00.  Is this reasonable for the area?

monica92603

Monthly?  We pay weekly but when you break it down, I pay $780 for 3 days part time 930-230 so that's 15 hours. You are getting 20.5 hours.  It essentially equals $12/hour for both of us.  When you break it down weekly, you are paying $180/week which is what I pay.  Grace also goes to a center but not Goddard. 

Bottom line, it SUCKS!  When I go back to work, I'm planning on going back to 3 full time days (part time is just for my maternity leave).  For both kids, 1 infant 1 toddler is going to equal $2100/month.  OUCH!!!!

duchess0727

I think so - but Goddard is typically more expensive.  Our rate for those hours is about $800 a month.  We'll be paying $925 for 8 - 3 pm.  They don't give you much of a discount for the shorter hours.

spinsoffresonance

I'm in Boston, but daycare in my area for 5 half days is $2200/month. 5 full days is $2900.

Uzo

OUCH!!!! That's why I will be looking into getting a live-in nanny....for such an amount, might as well get some convenience out of it...really hurts how much one has to pay though :-(