Prompt: Explore the costs of raising children by: • Pricing out the cost of day

Prompt:
Explore the costs of raising children by:
• Pricing out the cost of daycare for infants and toddlers for a week;
• pricing baby formula and determining the amount needed per week; and
• pricing diapers and determining the amount needed for a week.
You must include a minimum of 2 different sources (2 different daycares in your area; price of
formula and diapers at 2 different locations). It is highly recommended that you begin this
assignment during the week. Many facilities may be closed on the weekend and you may have
difficulty finding the information on their websites.
In addition to reporting your costs, answer the following questions:
• What is the total per month for daycare, formula and diapers for one child?
• Would you feel comfortable leaving your child at the daycares you researched? Why or
why not?
• Do you have a back-up plan for daycare if your child gets sick and cannot attend?
• What challenges might low-income families face when it comes to quality daycare?