Because I transport kids regularly and will take them to school etc..I charge a "rec fee" to cover the transportation costs..with gas prices the way it is, I cant just give this service away for free. Its above and beyong childcare service-so there must be a charge for that. I charge from $20-$60/month transportation costs per family-depending on number of kids paying into the gas and insurance costs. Providers dont make enough as it is, so all these extra costs need reimbursement otherwise I wouldnt provide the service. I get kids to school and back home again and keep my vehicle insured, gassed up and ready to go...so there is a charge for that.