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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We didn't get in anywhere for the Prek3 lottery for DCPS.  We will likely get into an appletree we have on our list, but not sure we want to send our son there.  We are also having a baby this summer. Here are our options.  I would love opinions.

1) Send baby and 3 year old to daycare 3 year old is currently attending.  I don't love the infant room there and would prefer infant to be home with nanny. This would run us about 3700/month
2) Send 3 year old to daycare he is currently attending and keep baby home with nanny.  I imagine this would run us about 4000/month.
3) Send 3 year old to prek3 and appletree and keep baby home with nanny. This would be about 2500/month
4) Keep both kids home with nanny.  This would be about 3000/month

Thoughts?[/quote]

Are you sure you can get a good full-time nanny for $2500/month, or do you not need full-time care for the baby? I just want to be sure you are budgeting realistically. The bare minimum a nanny costs is $15/hour, but most good nannies charge more. Plus, you need to factor in overtime for hours over 40 per week, and employer taxes.

Budget aside, I would keep the baby home with a nanny for at least the first year, and I would want my 3 year old to be in at least a part-time preschool program. [/quote]

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