How did you cope with daycare fees?

[canberramomma]

Research it really well first before making a commitment as we got into a WORLD of trouble with cc fees. We were paying $1,200 pf and didn't get any help as we were above the combined family threshold. This was when you had to claim your 30% rebate two years after you paid your fees, though, so things have probably changed.

[Kitt3n]

Ha ha still trying to figure out how to cope with it!!

[sushee]

MY DH and I are both working and as a result only get the minimum amount, which is something like $6 a day off a $63 a day cost (ie total cost to us = $57 a day). So how do we manage child care fees? With much difficulty. I don't think we'd be able to afford the put 2 kids in childcare tbh.

[~Flossie~]

i have 2 kids in care 3 days a week. We only recieve the minimum that everybody can get regardless of income.. It is hard, yes we have to watch our pennies, however i am working for more than just my take home pay, i also look at the super i am getting that will help in the future aswell as other non financial benefits of my present job.

You just have to work out what is better for you .. check out the family assist website and you can calculate your details.