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[quote=Anonymous]Many child development centers have years-long wait lists, so I know the experience of having to stick yourself on a wait list and grab a spot once it becomes available, even if the timing isn't quite right or the schedule of days/hours isn't full time. Many centers/schools also prioritize enrolling siblings of existing students, so once you get the ball rolling, it can be difficult to jump out because you can't "hold your place in line."

We currently have a 3-year-old in part-day preschool at a local child development center and a toddler at home with an au pair full time. I didn't want to enroll my kids in a center this early--mainly to save money--but we more or less had to if we wanted to have a spot for them during the pre-k year. Since child care demand greatly outstrips supply where I live, our child care situation is financially inefficient. But, like many other posters have said, it's only for a few years--there is an end in sight.

Also good to note: If you live in MD or VA, almost all 0-5 child care is private. You're not paying to put your kid in a fancy school. You're paying to put your kid [i]anywhere[/i].[/quote]

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