Quote Originally Posted by mom-in-alberta View Post
Your best bet to look directly at the pricing is to comb through the ads on daycarebear (using your Postal code to find dayhomes in your area) or kijiji. Many of them have the rates posted, so you should get an idea. Keep in mind that (in general!) you will pay more for a centre, as opposed to private, in home set up. You will also find that fees are dependant upon location, providers experience, hours of operation, whether or not meals are provided, and so on.
The best thing you can do, is interview multiple caregivers. When it comes down to it, don't base your decision solely on cost/price. Paying a few extra bucks a month is well worth it to find a provider that you like, and your child feels comfortable with!!
Good luck with your search....
I couldn't have said it better ~ nothing is more important than finding the right provider that not only your little one likes but, you know when you drop your little one off to go to work, you don't have to worry.
I was a Mom who worked outside the home before I started my home daycare. I went through quite a few interviews before my husband and I found the right provider for our kids. We found her and even drove 1/2 hour to get to her!
Good luck on your search!