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[quote=Anonymous]So my daycare, Children of America, recently asked me to fill out a USDA form for eligibility for meal subsidies. It had my household income, SS#, etc. on it. The school stated that they will use the $$ to buy supplies, games, toys, etc. I was appalled that (1) a FOR-PROFIT daycare could even qualify for this, and (2) that instead of having teachers submit it voluntarily, they were tracking us down if we hadn't completed and submitted it because they NEEDED it for each child.

Has anyone else had to fill out this form? Do you know what this is all about? I refused because I don't want to share my income information with them, nor do I believe in requesting government subsidies for my children since they are not 'in need' - this $$ should go to kids who need it.

Call me cynical, but I also didn't want the directors seeing our income because I know we are on the high end for our area, and there is already a center policy for not sharing your tuition amounts with other parents. I have two young children, one of whom started at 3 months old, and over the past year and a half my tuition has not budged. When I've asked about it, I was told that I was still paying less than the 'new parent' rate.

I know this thread has two topics, but I am wondering if any of you have encountered this strange USDA form or tuition secrecy at your center. At my old center, rates were publicly known, and I got a discount every time my child moved to another class.

Thanks![/quote]

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