Being new to the world of childcare, I was surprised to learn the variety of options available. Here is my summary of advantages and disadvantages of these options: traditional daycare, employer provided daycare, stay-at-home-moms' mini-daycares, SAHM nannies, nannies, couples with alternating work schedules, extended family, and stay-at-home-parent.

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Cultural Care Au Pair is an interesting concept that provides affordable child care. Basically you choose your au pair and they come over for a year and stay in a private room in your house. The cost is $500 for education and $140 per week for a total of 45 hours of childcare per week and a maximum of 10 hours per day.

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