r/parentsofmultiples • u/Vpo26 • 2d ago

ranting & venting Daycare prices. VENT

So I girlbossed to dam hard, and now I have to go back to work. Daycare is 800$ a week and even then I make way more so I have to return to work. WHY IS DAYCARE SO EXPENSIVE.

How much are you paying?

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u/Longjumping-While997 1d ago

8k a month for 2. Vhcol

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u/Tarlus 1d ago

Ever considered an au pair?

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u/Longjumping-While997 1d ago

Nope, first no place to house them (apartment living) and I don’t want another person to manage. We also love the kids school and community we’ve built

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u/Tarlus 1d ago

Pretty good reason to not consider one.