15-09-2004, 07:25 PM
Hi Beanie! The cost of child care differs from area to area. The average cost of a child-minder in my area is £3.00 per hour. I don't think that an au pair is a good option with a small baby as you'd be placing all your trust for the welfare of your child in a complete stranger who has not needed to be trained, registered nor vetted by any official childcare organisation like Ofsted. I wouldn't choose this option for my child. But that's just my personal opinion.
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