So like UPK which took away 4 year olds from family daycare, Department of Education in my city is now offering 3K For All for 3 year olds. Because public schools do not have enough space for their 3K program, DOE is offering family daycares to affiliate with a network which would feed 3 year old kids from 3K program to family daycares. We will be required to have a CDA or a degree in ECE. Reimbursement will be $40/day for 6.5 hours for 180 days out of the year. There is no way I could sustain a business at that rate however, I would be able to charge parents additionally for extended day.
Participation is not mandatory however I think once this gets fully implemented over the next couple of years and as parents of 3yo opt for this free option it would negatively impact family daycares and so, it makes good business sense to sign up.
Low reimbursements, more oversight, more paperwork, more requirements, kids leaving family daycare for school at 3 years old...uggghhhh!
Anyone else have this going on? What has been your experience?
Participation is not mandatory however I think once this gets fully implemented over the next couple of years and as parents of 3yo opt for this free option it would negatively impact family daycares and so, it makes good business sense to sign up.
Low reimbursements, more oversight, more paperwork, more requirements, kids leaving family daycare for school at 3 years old...uggghhhh!
Anyone else have this going on? What has been your experience?
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