What are the going rates for child care right now?

Ommay · Joined: 07 Oct 2008 Posts: 7

I am thinking that this might be an option for me but I am not sure the current rates are.

Both my skids are in daycare but the lady is our friend and gives us a decent deal.

Also, do you have any tips that help make your child care successful?

taraburner · Joined: 06 Mar 2007 Posts: 652 Location: Pembroke Pines, FL

sorry can't help you
my DD has never been w/a babysitter or provider other than me
now she's older and in school

I know friends of mine pay like $10/hr and that's for the 'teen' next door type of provider

for those who are certified, licensed and all that, can be more...
least here in SE FL

Good luck.
Tara
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Anita · Posted: October 23, 2008, 6:56 pm Post subject:

It certainly depends on the area as well as whether or not the person is a registered child care provider, etc. etc.

I think around here - home daycares (ones that are registered as such) are paid roughly between $20 - $25 a day.

I'm honestly not completely sure. It's been so long since I've paid a sitter, rofl!

About 7 years ago I had a licensed home daycare and I was paid $17 a day - maximum state pricing.

Take care,
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lilbubbies · Joined: 25 Oct 2008 Posts: 6

i was wodnering the same thing. what would you guys suggest i look for when searching for daycare. I am really cautious about who i am going to watch my kids and do not just want to leave them somewhere because it's cheap

BusyMomma · Posted: October 26, 2008, 12:00 am Post subject:

My ONLY ADVICE is to contact your state DSHS. ONLY go with those that are licensed with the state. Also if you are going to start your own, go get licensed. If something happens, even if it's not your fault, you will be completely ruined if you are not licensed. Your insurances will not cover anything.

My Mom had a home daycare for about 20 years. If you are licensed you get a lot of perks as well. My mom took a lot of kids that were low income. Easier to get paid by the state then to worry about if you are going to get paid. lol Then she also got food stuffs from the state to suppliment the kids breakfasts, lunches and a snack. Just something else to look into.

Going rate is only relevant to where you are. Here in Seattle area it's about $170 a week. We have a very high cost of living around here still. Sad

So glad I never had to worry about it. When I worked my Mom watched them.
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