I am a registered provider and have over 30 years invested... But, I know what it is like to need childcare and not pay thousands of dollars... I keep my prices very low and give discounts for siblings.. I am not a fancy daycare and I don't do crafty things but, my kids are cared for and have fun... They get good meals and go home clean and safe. I don't have openings for infants as mine are full but for 2 and up I do... Wow, the prices I have seen on this post would scare me to death to have to pay a month... My thought is I don't charge someone a fee that I would not want to pay myself.. I have been told I am crazy for my prices but I don't care. Just as long as I make enough to pay my bills and have a little left over that is fine with me.. Don't get me wrong it is alot of hard work and if you have a good provider just say Thank you because sometimes it can make a providers day.... Good luck...