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A ? about Mother's Day Out Programs

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We are going to put A in a MDO program next fall.  I have found a couple that have the option to pick how many days a week you go and then I have also found a few that meet 2 days a week.  We are wanting her to go two days a week, because that will a)give her social interaction and b)allow me to get some things done. 

My question is what would you consider a good price?  The costs seem to be all over the board and since I have never paid for daycare, etc I am not sure what is a good price and what is not.  

Any thoughts are appreciated :)  

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  • ameliaandmattameliaandmatt
    I don't know about the general cost of MDO, but I know that M's daycare breaks down to about $40/day, but that price does lower some after she's potty trained. HTH!
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  • MrsAOMrsAO

    I think the pricing depends on what you're getting - like how long the day is, what you have to bring vs what they provide, and a lot of times - area/reputation/popularity of the program.

    Mitchell is starting MDO at the beginning of next month in a program similar to yours where you can pick the # of days. He's going 3 days a week and the cost is $160 a month.  That's pretty reasonable for 3 days and it's long compared to some others. He'll go from 9 - 2:30. Because of the length of it the kids a snack and lunch which I have to provide. Places where they may provide snacks and/or lunch may charge more. (Although I was informed that parents get together and provide snacks in bulk, taking turns).

    There are a couple other programs I was interested in that were more expensive which I'd be fine w/ because of their reputation - but I felt comfortable with who we chose. I got the warm and fuzzies from the director and liked how they ran things and get to save money to boot. Not to mention there isn't even a traffic light between my house and the church - so the convenience of it was a plus as well. I can get to him quickly if I need to.

    I think Rory has her DD in a program near (we live in the same general area). I'll let her give you the details so that I don't mispeak but I think it's one of the ones I checked out.

    Let me know if I can answer anything else about it for you!

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  • SeasideBride06SeasideBride06 member

    Allie goes to a MDO program here 2 days a week from 9-2.  We pay $105 a month (it goes up to $110 a month for next year.)  We also provide lunch each day, but they supply snacks.

    The other program we looked at before making our decision is $183 a month...so a pretty big difference.  Both programs came highly recommended...and I talked to several people before making a decision.  My number one choice in choosing our program was that my BFF teaches kindergarten in a local school and she told me that her top students every year come from their preschool program.

    Allie ~ 01/26/09 ~ 7 lbs, 9 oz ~ 20.75 in. & Amelia ~ 03/16/11 ~ 8 lbs, 1 oz ~ 21 in.

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  • star21gazerstar21gazer
    Okay thanks ladies!  Rory and Aalyiah the prices are in the range of y'alls for the first place I'd like to send her.  It meets 9-2, snacks are provided, but parents are responsible for lunch.  It is also very close to our house and come highly recommended from several people.  I've been thinking on this awhile, and registration for fall is next month so that's why I am thinking on this so early.  Thanks again! 
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  • kc0721kc0721 member
    Not to be a post hijacker but what exactly is a MDO program?  Is it for SAHM's so there LO's can get out and about and be around other kids?  Or is it a jumpstart on learning for school?  I guess I never looked into it because M goes to daycare. 
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  • AllisonLeighAllisonLeigh member
    Don't worry about it it took me awhile to figure it out to. It is basically like half day daycare. Jake goes 2 days a week 830-1230 and it is 145 a month they do give him snack and lunch though so that's probably where the difference is. I also know that where the facility is located here in town plays in to the cost.
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  • AllisonLeighAllisonLeigh member
    Oh one other thing I thing church affiliated ones are slightly higher in price too
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  • FutureMrsWagnerFutureMrsWagner member
    Caleb goes 3 days/week from 9-1.  They provide snack, but I send lunch.  It costs $120 for the month.  I think 2 days there is only $80.  From what I understand though, that is on the low side compared to other places. 
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