they're insane. if you don't need full day, its somewhat better. but if you need to be able to drop your kid off early and pick them up after 5 you are looking at 2K+ per kid if you are anywhere near the Boston area.

​

It also depends on the kids age. infant to 2, way more expensive because its harder. the older they get, it gets less expensive. last year in daycare for our second (more-pre-K) and we'll be paying $2200 / month