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[quote=Anonymous]Hi OP, welcome to DC!  I'm another single mother, and former grad student.  While I know that what you're planning is hard, I also think it's very doable.

I'd look at the Fields apartments in Bethesda.  They're income limited, and in a very nice neighborhood with great schools (I think Bethesda Elementary, but maybe Somerset, we're a couple blocks away and we're in Somerset), and an easy walk to the metro then a 2 stop ride to AU.  They currently have some 2 BR available for $1355, which is a little more than $15000 a year, but not much.  In that location you won't need a car which is a huge savings.  You can walk to parks, schools, library, grocery store, and the metro to AU and downtown.  Here's the link"

http://units.realtydatatrust.com/UnitAvailability.aspx?ils=160&fid=52437

One nice thing about living in Bethesda, which is a very affluent area, is that many of the preschools have financial aid.  Ironically, based on my own experiences, it's sometimes easier to find affordable care at an expensive center, than at a less expensive one.  For example, the Wonders centers, which are very highly regarded, have financial aid and also take subsidy.  MCCA also takes subsidy, and has a center right by the metro station, although they don't have financial aid.  AU also has a childcare center on campus which offers priority admissions and a small discount for students. [/quote]

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