Create your own little neighborhood summer camp if you live in an area with several children in the same age group. Take turns sharing the duties and the whole neighborhood can save on day care or day camp fees. Agree to take turns on weekends babysitting each other's kids and … [Read more...] about Rotate child care duties with neighbors in the summer

Take advantage of employer programs that offer flexible spending or pre-tax contributions to child care costs. Your child care costs will be deducted from your income before you pay taxes. This will put you in a lower income tax bracket, which means paying less income tax. Also … [Read more...] about Take tax credits for child care costs

See if your local day care center will accept in-kind contributions, volunteer hours or other donations to offset the cost of child care. Also consider sharing and swapping child care duties with friends and neighbors to reduce costs.A LOZO expert posted this tip. … [Read more...] about Reduce day care costs through donations and volunteering

A local, trusted college student can be a great money-saving alternative to a full-time nanny. Try placing a want-ad at colleges with an education department to get candidates who are focusing professionally on children. Look for referrals and go with someone you trust. Also … [Read more...] about Consider students or au pairs instead of nannies to save money on full-time child care