Pricing with no receipt

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It may not be as simple a process as you think. She will be considered an independent childcare provider by the Province of Ontario and be subject the rules of the Childcare Modernization Act that will take effect in August of this year. There are age restrictions she may need to consider, etc. She is required by law to give you a receipt so that you can claim the amount paid on your income taxes. Also as a home based provider there are many deductions she can make from the money she earns so it is in everyone's business to do everything above board and not under the table.

I am also in Orleans actually. There are a couple facebook groups where information on the new bill is being shared as well as this is a great support organization for childcare providers and would be able to help your friend get set up to provide legitimate legal childcare. www.ccprn.com

Rates average between $35 and $45 a day for full time with $40 being the most common. For before and after school range is of course less.

Would need to know the ages of your children and the ages of the friend's children to be able to tell you if it meets the new regulations or not.