How to Find Reasonable Daycare

Updated on April 30, 2008
S. asks from Denver, CO
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I am a mother to three wonderful kids; two girls who are 8 and 9 and one 9 month old boy. I used to work full time before I had my son but due to the cost of daycare I didn't go back to work full time. Now I only work two days per week so that I can get out of the house and keep my foot in the door so that I can return to my career once my youngest returns to school. My husband and I have been looking for a safe place for our kids to go those two days for quite a while now. We have interviewed several people. The problem that we are having is the price required to care for three kids. If the price is reasonable then I will find another problem such as the carpet is too dirty or their kids are out of control. I don't feel comfortable taking my kids to someone who can't control their own kids! My 8 and 9 year old take care of themselves and are very quiet and well behaved. Would anyone have any suggestions as to where to find a SAHM as opposed to an expensive daycare?

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M.S.

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consider a nanny. it could be a grandma, a mom who brings her own or a high school or college student. you'll have a lot more flexibility that way and the cost should be less. Our first nanny, we nanny shared to keep the cost down. We had one child and it was the same as using daycare. Our second nanny brought her own kid (then kids). We had two by that time and the cost was signficantly less than daycare.
look at nearby colleges/community colleges for students in early childhood. also consider an internet nanny provider - they're relatively inexpensive and will help w/the background checks.

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D.K.

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Try Care.com or Sitters Family Care.
Both good companies. I actually have an ad on Care as I do part time child care from my home! :)
I know in the school system when school is in they have before/after school care for the older girls. It costs but not sure how much it is. Typically it is onsite so that is a comfort that they don't leave the school.

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A.S.

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A lot of SAHMs who are looking to make a bit of extra money post on Craigslist. I would also try there.

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J.L.

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Try qualistar. They are a non-profit that rates childcare providers (centers as well as in-home). They are connected to a referral service that can help you narrow your search. They are a great resource. But I can tell you from experience that I am a stay at home mom because my standards were too high after my second was born. Good luck.

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