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Childcare costs

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  • 03-09-2018 12:06am
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    gaiscioch
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    Would anybody know how much I should expect to pay for a 20-month-old child to be minded in the minder's own home for 10 hours per day for 3 days per week? And for the same hours for 4 days?

    Thanks.


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    shesty
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    Depemds where you are.If you're in Dublin, anything from 40-60 eur per day would be the norm (probably closer to 60, closer to the city).If you are outside Dublin it may be closer to 40eur a day.I wouldn't expect it to matter whether it's 3 or 4 days, price will probably remain the same.You will most likely have to supply nappies, wipes, spare clothes, and depending on the childminder you may have to supply food.(if not that may be built into a higher cost)


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    Watergirl4
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    I am outside of Dublin and for those hours about 40 euros per day. Creche I used would have charged 170 euros for 5 day week/155 for 4 day week and 120 for 3 day week, all food included.


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    John Mason
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    €4 an hour ??? Really.
    I would think at a very minimum of €6 an hour which would be €60 a day


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    Watergirl4
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    John Mason wrote: »
    €4 an hour ??? Really.
    I would think at a very minimum of €6 an hour which would be €60 a day

    My minder has 3 children to mind so she earns 12 euros per hour in her own home.....

    Employing a Nanny in your own home would require you to pay minimum wage at least and be their employer but they would not be free to mind other children there too.


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