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Childcare - How much are you paying?

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  • 16-06-2005 12:11pm
    #1
    Dellgirl
    Closed Accounts Posts: 409 ✭✭


    I dont have any children but Id like to know what I would be letting myself in for costwise if I was ever mad enough! Thanks!


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    ArthurDent
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    Don't have my kids in full-time childcare any more but it is approx 900-1000 per month for full time for baby and 750-900 for older child in creche in dublin

    Just added up what I've spent in the past 6 years (2 kids) and it's almost €90k - :eek: a damn site more than my mortgage.

    any wonder it wasn't worth working full time, I now work for myself and work hours around my kids school hours and rely on childcare at most for 2 afternoons a week


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    MrPudding
    Registered Users Posts: 9,788 ✭✭✭MrPudding


    Paying €550 per month for the little fella to be in a creche from 0800 to 1400 five days per day. We then also pay €90 per week plus room and board for an AuPair. Then you have school fees.

    MrP


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    maccydoodies
    Registered Users Posts: 368 ✭✭maccydoodies


    Im paying €145 for my two boys. thats only three days a week, the little guy from 8am to about 5 pm and the older guy gets brought to school at nine, they collect him a t 1.40 and give the 2 of the dinner. Its fairly reasonable. Hope your q in answered


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    Shabadu
    Registered Users Posts: 7,659 ✭✭✭Shabadu


    700 a month for my two yr old. Creche, 8-5 mon-fri.


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    *Page*
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    €105 During a school week
    €170 anytime they arent in school.


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    Dellgirl
    Closed Accounts Posts: 409 ✭✭Dellgirl


    105 During a school week
    €170 anytime they arent in school.
    __________________

    Bizzare no? To pay more for them not being there? Or am I missing something?
    Thanks for your replies.....even if ye are all raving loons of the highest order!
    Are ye all in Dublin?


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    *Page*
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    i've a school going child so she goes to after school care during the week which cost's €105 then on summer holidays and other breaks its either €20 extra per day or €170 for the week.


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    parsi
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    310 per week for 2 fulltime and 1 fella for 3 half-days. We supply the food. Hours are 7.30am to 6.30 pm (never been in that early though..)


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    Dellgirl
    Closed Accounts Posts: 409 ✭✭Dellgirl


    310 per week for 2 fulltime and 1 fella for 3 half-days

    Do you get any help from the Gov at all or is this all out of your pocket?


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    matwijow
    Registered Users Posts: 117 ✭✭matwijow


    Forget the money aspect - you'll always find a way, I did! If you REALLY want a child the money pales into insignificance, they're amazing. Take a chance if you feel you're ready! ;)


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