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try kindercare. they are pretty reasonable with price.
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I have been checking out different schools for a 2 year old. The prices are ridiculously. I need to go back to work full time but cannot afford these prices, Does anyone know of any schools that are cheaper and good. The prices I have gotten so far range from $750 - 910 a month plus I have to bring in my own lunches and snacks for him. Any help will do
try kindercare. they are pretty reasonable with price.
Hi S.,
Did you ever consider working from home? I do and it's great!
Hi S.,
I live in Staten Island also. What area are you in? What schools have you looked at? I have twin girls who are 6 and I am an ABA therapist/SEIT so I have been in some preschools. Hopefully, I can give you some advice...
I also live on SI and had trouble finding affordable day care for my then two year old. I currently have her enrolled in Oakdale Academy, which is not any cheaper than the rest but it is very close to my home so it's convenient. The only reason I can afford it is due to a state day care assistance program. They determine how much you can afford to pay and subsidize the rest. Right now I pay $8 a week for the last year up until October thenI will be applying for universal pre-k. You don't have to be below the poverty level to be eligible for this program so you might want to check it out. I work full time and have a very good job and I still qualified for the program so it wouldn't hurt to apply. You have to go to 201 Bay St and fill out a truckload of paperwork but in the long run it is totally worth it! Good luck to you!
The SI Parent has a back to school directory with lots of centers listed. I noticed one called GingerCare 1718-###-###-#### listed itself for $500 a month 8:30 to 3pm. I hope that was helpful. My daughter goes to a private sitter but I pay $250 a week...so some months is $1000 others it is $1250. Child care is NOT cheap. Good luck!!!
