the Price of a Week of After School Daycare

This service is for after school day care at a state certified day care facility. My daughter is ten years old in the fourth grade at her elementary school. I pay $50 a week for the day care center to watch my child after school five days a week. The school bus drops her off at around 4:00 PM, and I pick her up at the day care center at 6:00 PM. The center gives her a place to do her home work, and provides a snack.

This is a great service that I wish was around when my older kids were younger. My job doesn't allow me to get off before four o'clock, but I am home with plenty of time by six, so the extra two hours goes a long way. The people at the center are certified teachers that help my daughter with her home work and that has really helped with her grades. This service costs a bit more, but is way better than finding a baby sitter that will sit with her for the two hours. During the summer when school is out, the center will watch her all day, but it costs more.

Shop around and see who is cheap, but don't get too cheap. The less you pay, the less you'll get. Also make sure you get a center that is certified by the state.