Want to put my 2 year old son in a nursery but cant afford to pay what can i do?

Question

MY PARTNER WORKS BUT DOENT EARN ALOT I CANT WORK BECAUSE IM LOOKING AFTER OUR SON BUT I THINK HE NEEDS TO BE AROUND OTHER CHILDREN IF THIS HAPPENS I CAN THEN GET A JOB

Answer 1

Try starting a little playgroup in your neighborhood. Meet at a different house each day, meet at the playground, have a little singing time with fun kids songs cd's...just intigate it and gather some people to join just to let the kids play.

Answer 2

There are a lot of states that are willing to pay for your child to go to daycare.  I used to work at a daycare and the state paid for half of the children who went there.  Wellfare is available everywhere, I am pretty sure.  I would like to see you only use it as a crutch for a little while and not live off of all of us.  We are willing to help but only if you are willing to help yourself.  Good luck!!

Answer 3

I wouldn't worry too much about putting my two year old in a nursery but try a playgroup like has been suggested. Even begin one yourself.

I know it is hard when not much money is coming in but can your try to find a job that would allow you to work when your partner is not working?

Also you might try to apply for an assistants job at a day care or preschool which sometimes gives a lower tuition for those who work for them.

Try Mother's of Tots program if they have them in your area.

Answer 4

I don't know what state you live in and I dont know if its the same in every state, but here in Illinois we have something called Childcare Initiative where the government pays for daycare for any child between 6 weeks and I think 5 years old.  All the parents need to do is pay a small co-pay.  You should be able to contact someone in maybe child services in your area or ask a local daycare provider.

Answer 5

in a lot of states you can take a baby to a hospital, fire station, or police station and leave it there.

Answer 6

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Answer 7

You could try a mother's day out or parent's day out program.  They are usually run by churches and their tuition is a lot less.  Many of the programs will let your child attend for free if you volunteer to work in the program (either as an aid or helper).

I'd check that out.

Answer 8

There are loads of playgroups and other activities like kiddie gym, etc available.  You don't say where you're from.  If there isn't one in your area, start one!  Meet at a lolcal park or each others houses once a week and take turns in bringing the food/refreshments.  Be the one to advertise and start it up!

Answer 9

tax credits help with this so long as you and your partner are on low wages but only 75 %

Answer 10

Get a checking account give the school dated checks and then go to church and pray every Sunday that you can cover the checks It should work. Im not kidding 2 year olds should definitely go to nursery.  I think God would probably feel the same way let him know. I wish you success.

Answer 11

stay home and raise your children....I was raised in daycare and I wish my mom could've stayed home with me.You pick up other people's bad habits and possibly get mistreated as I was by the caretakers.I think you should stay home with your child ....Atleast until they are in school.Besides....your child should be in school in just a few more years. Responsibilty comes with sacrifice.Sacrifice the opprotunity to make more money for the well-being of your most precious gift you were given.It's only a few years of struggling....

Answer 12

try a parent and toddler group, that way your child interacts with other children whilst you can sit with the other parents and have a chat

Answer 13

When your son is three you could send him to a nursery attached to a school ,these are free.Ask at your local infants school if they have a nursery and then put his name down.

Until then take him to mother and toddler groups or get together with friends with same aged children.

Answer 14

try getting A littlee job or ask one of ur best friend to take care of him for free until u do ur biznezz but u can alsso jus give her a tip of 2 or 3 dollars so she dont fell poor lol

Answer 15

try tax credits, we get 80% paid for nursery

Answer 16

Look for coops. You do part of the work to run the preschool and pay very little.