How do you manage pay for daycare?

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Also important to remember that the daycare expenses are temporary in the sense that each child will reach school age. Just as a parent of twins or triplets needs to do things at the same time you would be paying the same amount whether you had the children close together or 5 years apart so you only had one in care at a time. So for the 3-5 years you have both in care it will mean some sacrifices but realize it is temporary.

As far as asking your daycare provider for a sibling discount do not expect it to be more than a couple dollars since she too only has a limited budget to work with. They may be siblings but if you are not comfortable with the caregiver making them share one meal or one craft or take turns going on outings then realize she needs full funds for both children to provide a full program for both children. She also needs to bank any extra funds since when you leave you will create two openings meaning a big void in her income.

As daunting as daycare can be when you look at some of what you aren't paying for you can cut costs. The daycare provider is giving a meal and two snacks, providing craft supplies, that sort of thing so provide activities that don't cost a lot of money. Cook on weekends to have meals in the freezer instead of buying ready to serve foods or eating out. Take your own lunch to work instead of buying. Don't stop for a coffee on the way to work. There are sacrifices that parents can make and realizing it is only for a couple years can make it easier. Also realize that your sacrifices means that your children will be getting the best care possible when you are not with them and that is worth every sacrifice you need to make.