Advantage Of Daycare For Single Parents

It’s the new year and you can definitely say that it’s a bad way of welcoming the year because of the staggering economy. This is a great concern for every individual all over the world but it’s even of a bigger concern for single parents who do not have a partner in life to share their expenses with. When daycare expenses takes a toll on your income, it becomes especially important for single parents out there to think of creative ways on how you to find various solutions to fit it in their budget. Even if budget remains to be a continuing concern, it is still very much important for single parents to consider the quality of services their children can be provided with by a particular daycare center.

Here are some ideas that can help you budget and possibly cut down on your expenses for a daycare service:

1. If possible, have a relative watch your children and this could provide you with the assurance that your child is in good hands since blood is definitely much thicker than water. Also, this does not necessarily cost you anything. A relative will help for FREE for sure.

2. Offer help to other single parents when it comes to caring for their child. This way, when you are in need, chances are, the same parent could also offer you with the same type of help.

3. Start a neighborhood block, or apartment coop with other parents that are in need of finding quality and cheap daycare solutions. This is a great way of trading time that requires you to work in the Coop on assigned days, nights or weekends as part of your payment to use the services. Often your coop would charge a nominal fee for costs to keep the coop running and provide meals, books, and supplies.

4. Working part-time or job sharing can be found in some positions today. For example, Microsoft often had over the years receptionist job sharing positions where one would work mornings and the other would work afternoons. This way a full shift is covered but with two people job sharing the duties. Ask your employer if this is a possibility. You don't know until you ask.

5. As you know, the daycare facilities run the ladder in prices and services they offer. Often your State will have subsidized programs, as well as larger employers will have subsidized daycare facilities where they pay a portion of your costs. A very nice perk. Research is required to find the facilities who offer well rounded programs depending on your income.

6. In home Nannies are also a possibility but affording in-home care is often very expensive. Check into local churches who have a large population of immigrant members. You might get lucky and find a wonderful Nanny from such countries as Russia who once taught school before coming to the United States. I have been very fortunate when my children were school age to find the best Nannies through this solution.

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