How do you avoid daycare?

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My husband and I currently work first shift  with my husband dropping the kids off at school since it’s closer to his job. Right now we’re paying $700 weekly for a toddler and infant. We can’t afford to lose an income but I am willing to find another job that’s the opposite shift as my husband since he and I both work first shift right now. We don’t have any family/friends that could help and Nannie’s are just as much as daycare. Any other options?

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Your solution is the only option, if you can’t lose an income and have no other sources of help. Find a job that’s opposite shift of your spouse.

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My husband and I worked different days. Him, long weekend hours. Me, weekdays.

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Look for a more affordable daycare or another job. Idk your area but 700 a week seems crazy to me for two kids. Granted I live in a city with lots of options, but most places here are about 250-300 a week per kid. Another thought is even though nanny’s are about the same cost, they could take some of the housework off your plate. Still spending money, but saving time 🤷‍♀️

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What kind of work do you do? I would just start applying to jobs with hours you prefer.

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We didn’t. We paid for great childcare for the years that we needed it.

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You answered your question!!!!

How do you avoid daycare?

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