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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I read most of the thread and maybe I'm missing something but you both have reasonable expectations.  If your work requires more hours than this odd play group you use them sure increase the amount of child care.  At the same time, combined you make $200K and him saving 25% of his paycheck (i.e. $25K per year) is completely reasonable too.  Many people at your income level are maxing out two 401ks (i.e. $37K per year).  I know you said he sends some money to his parents but there must be some other major money pit if $1,200 a month is breaking your budget to the point where you can't meet his retirement savings goal.[/quote]

+1 !

I agree the childcare is needed, no question.

I don’t see how this amount is a budget breaker given your HHI. Either you are overextended or DH is excessively thrifty.

Is there any way you could get cheaper preschool that would still be convenient? It wouldn’t hurt to save a bit but personally I wouldn’t make a huge sacrifice in quality as some have suggested (doing in home daycare instead etc).

Also your DH seems shortsighted- you said in 2yrs she will be in public school, and up until now you’ve had practically zero child care costs. Surely you can afford a darn part time preK for 2yrs. [/quote]

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