Hi PhoebiiI sent my son to the infant care, as that is the only option for me....my MIL taking care of my hubby's nephew & nieces, while my mom is not often in singapore.....
The infant care only costs us abt $416.60 per mth......now my son is 15mths and they do crafts with him, like last week, they made a mother's day card using his little fingers to print on the card with a pic of him.....so touched when I see it.....
They oso sing and do lots of activities which I find is good for his development.....but of cos if u can, let ur MIL or mom or find a good nanny to take care better cos' not get sick easily esp at a young age.....:tlaugh:
Hi Adelynn,Hi Phoebii
At how old did you start placing ur son in infant care?
And does he fall ill often?
my son was taken care of by maids. no choice cos no infant care near us and my working time very early, no infant care open yet.
day time go my mum's plc cos my dad has his own biz, goes out late, my bro is a bummer, mostly at home, my sis still studying, afternoon at home, mum has a own biz so very flexi to drop by at home to check on the maid. so throughout the day maid is hardly left alone at home and my husband has 4 cameras to monitor the maid from work. got a few terrible maids but found a good one now
when boy turned 18mths, shipped him off to chidcare, paying $288.50/month for that. gives him chance to learn and interact with other kids. while maid can concentrate on housework and cooking while he's at school. makes life easier for everyone (my maid wont be so stressed having to look after my super active boy plus do housework). and i'm happier too cos got nice dinner when i go home, plus my boy learn alot at school.
Anyone care to share how much is the childcare subsidy entitled for working mum? Is it we must place our child to approved childcare in order to enjoy the subsidy?
1) If u r lucky enuf to have parents or parents in law who are not working, its the best choice to let them look after. But be prepared for extra over naggings lols~~my parents have turned so naggy nowadays~~Am interested to know what arrangements are made for your kids when you are a full time working mum? What are the costs involved and what are the pros and cons?
The subsidy is only for APPROVED childcare centres. Can just ask the centre to give you the breakdown of fees with subsidy
Hi CanCanMum,1) If you are lucky enuf to have parents or parents in law who are not working, its the best choice to let them look after. But be prepared for extra over naggings lols~~my parents have turned so naggy nowadays~~
costs involved is depending on your parents and inlaws. It will only be a personal amount/token for their help. I gave my mum $500 and my dad $370 for looking after baber. They paid for his diapers and milk powder too.
2) Infant care centres - costs are above $800 due to the demanding tasks of looking after newborn and young babies. But as they are outsiders its hard to comment whats good and whats bad. your baby may not be attended to immediately......
3) Nannies - a motherly, caring figure to look after your baby at their own home and the arrangement is normally for you to bring home the baby every night. May be same arrangement for your parents and inlaws. (if they are willing to help you look after during night time, will be better!) Good thing is that its a 1 to 1 arrangement but bad thing is that your baby will be closer to her in which is an outsider. But its also not easy to get someone who is good, caring and responsible.
hope this helps.