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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I’m the Pp who currently pays $225, once you deduct the $100 a week that CC is going to give you, does that make it a complete wash re: the finances? I was thinking that the $100 from the agency would ensure that we have no additional ‘hit’.

I agree re: the paperwork, that is why I’d have to consider if we would stay with the program. I’m already an overworked, overwhelmed momma, I really can’t manage all of the other ‘noise’ that this ruling would give me. But to that point, I also know using my schools aftercare program would not work for me (I need someone to do the kids laundry (ages 5 and 8) because they are too young, and my husband and  I just do not have the time :/)[/quote]

Wait, why are your kids too young to do laundry?

I’m a nanny.  All of my charges start folding washcloths at 2 and matching socks at 3.  By 4, they are stripping their beds and washing/drying their own sheets (with help when they wet the bed).  Also at 4, they can wash/dry the load of towels.  At 5, they are turning clothes right side out, zipping pants and checking pockets.  At 6, they’re learning to sort out colors, look for stains and pretreat, and finding tears (pulling items to have an adult decide to keep for old clothes, dispose of donate).  By 7, I trust all of my charges to bag (in the wash) and hang athletic clothing to dry before throwing the rest in the dryer.  By 8, all of my charges are capable of doing any laundry, though they may need help remembering when to do it.

Are you teaching your children to do housework?  Are you teaching them to cook?  How about learning to manage their time and get the important things done efficiently so then they can play/have fun?[/quote]

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