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in-home care costs

mwpmwp
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Hi ladies-- I have no clue what childcare costs these days and wanted to get an idea so I can start planning. I live on the east shore in the Colonial Park area. For those of you that use in-home providers can you tell me the cost, hours, and anything you like or dislike? Thanks!!

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  • ChaseWalkersMomChaseWalkersMom member

    We take our son to an in-home sitter on the West Shore. She charges $25 a day. We take all food for him for the week.

     

    I love the homey aspect of having him be where he is. He is very rarely sick because there are only 2 other kids with him. Plus, he gets a lot of attention. 

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  • jasonlovessarajasonlovessara

    I just started an in-home center and I also charge $25 a day or a little less if you come full time for a week, depending on age.

    There are pros and cons to an in-home daycare.... you typically only have one care-giver, so if I get sick then that is it, where as a group setting there are always back-ups.  I think if you have family / friends in the area who could help out occasionally if needed then an in home center is a great option as they are typically cheaper. 

    I provide breakfast, lunch, and 2 snacks.  Parents provide diapers, wipes, formula.

    Good luck and if you have any other questions let me know :)

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  • ntnylizardntnylizard
    FWIW, a good friend of mine pays $80 a week in Middletown.  But I think it's just a friend of a friend who watches a few kids, rather than a formalized, licensed in-home provider.
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  • Tabby2727Tabby2727
    My sitter charges $20 a day and she's located in Dauphin.  Hannah only goes 4 days a week (daddy watches her on Friday since he's off). She charges even if she doesn't attend that week (vacation, sick, etc), but doesn't charge if she is on vacation, has to take off - rare, etc.  She watches 2 other kids full time and 3 (counting Hannah) part time. This is her 3rd week there and it seems to be working out. She also provides breakfast, lunch and snacks. I have to provide formula, diapers, wipes and baby food (make most of it myself).
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  • merr818merr818 member

    I have been looking at in home day care and have found a huge range $2- $8 per hour per kid.

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