Had twins in daycare and preschool - it was about $1000/month as i recall about 10 years ago (pick age 2). Went through a couple of tough spots. First, when DH was unemployed, while we had a mortgage, alimony, and preschool - together equal to about 3 mortages. We didn't take the kids out of daycare when DH was unemployed because you loose your place - and wouldn't be able to get back in. There are few quality places (or even good enough that you would want to leave your dog), so if you expect to return to the workforce, daycare is just an ongoing fix expense.
When we first moved to Tallahassee, while both working we had old mortgage, alimony, daycare, and rent (now we were up to the equivalent of 4 mortages on 2 state salaries)
Nevetheless, we trudged on, met our obligations and didn't go into additional debt - used that ole emergency fund as a bridge - that is what it's for.
When we first moved to Tallahassee, while both working we had old mortgage, alimony, daycare, and rent (now we were up to the equivalent of 4 mortages on 2 state salaries)
Nevetheless, we trudged on, met our obligations and didn't go into additional debt - used that ole emergency fund as a bridge - that is what it's for.