RickyDaytonaJr t1_j9mz8jq wrote on February 23, 2023 at 3:10 AM

This is needed. The Upper Valley is a child care bubble. There are only a few viable childcare providers…some of which have management issues and a rotating door of staff (despite receiving ample COVID relief money). I paid more than $30K for child care last year, and I was probably in the middle of the pack because my kids are slightly older. I know one family with an infant and a toddler that is paying more than $3,500 per month.

itchybumbum t1_j9nmmm1 wrote on February 23, 2023 at 6:52 AM

I am in that group. I have an infant and a 2 year old... Paying over $3500 a month.

widget_fucker t1_j9q6o3s wrote on February 23, 2023 at 7:59 PM

This is crazy

DerekPDX t1_j9ouvbd wrote on February 23, 2023 at 2:59 PM

$3,500x12= $42,000 per year.

That's more than the out of state cost of tuition at Keene State College. And that includes room and board and fees. That's insane.

Yahentamitsi t1_j9wekzv wrote on February 25, 2023 at 1:09 AM

that's insane! why is it so expensive?

truthswillsetyoufree t1_j9rp60m wrote on February 24, 2023 at 2:02 AM

Pretty sure we use the same daycare. If so, we can probably agree the owner (who made herself the director without any childcare or management assistance) has really tried our patience. I don’t understand why it can be so difficult.

RickyDaytonaJr t1_j9rr7ym wrote on February 24, 2023 at 2:17 AM

Yup, that’s the one. Fortunately, we were able to escape to greener pastures a few months ago. The constant drama was just too much…not good for the staff, the kids, or the families.