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OnlyNormalPersonHere t1_j8yk6a1 wrote

Reply to comment by sharpe_af in Daycare prices by PrincipleLarge2118

It’s not a hustle, it’s just very labor intensive. You don’t have economies of scale in childcare, hence the high prices. That’s why most countries subsidize this.

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Dry-Stop2000 t1_j91o130 wrote

It’s definitely not a hustle. The caregiver is responsible for the child’s safety and well-being, multiplied by 3-6 children. Watching children is hard stressful work.

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notgoodwithmoney t1_j93ybkd wrote

Diapers, boogers, accidents out of diapers, parents, other kids, sick kids, what if the child chokes? Or worse? Allergies? Lunches meals and snacks for how many? Gotta clean up? Disinfect, organize. Oh yea, shit ton of paperwork and red tape. Rightfully so, things need to be tracked for safety.

Yea, it's stressful. My partner is in the business and I can see from the sidelines. Parents are happy to pay for what she offers and her waiting list is extensive. It's not an easy job basically being a mother figure to multiple children.

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