Daycare and Babysitters
Small children must stay home with a parent or babysitter, or be taken to a daycare facility.
Three states have laws regarding a minimum age for leaving a child home alone: Illinois – 14 years old; Maryland – 8 years old; and Oregon – 10 years old. Leaving younger children alone in these states is illegal.
Finding Daycare
Unlike public schools, daycare facilities are usually not free in the United States. For example, in California, a half-day daycare will cost you approximately $1,200 per month.
You can search for daycare on one of the websites:
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www.childcare.gov is a federal website with links to state-specific resources
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Nationwide directories for child care centers:
If you want to find daycare with Russian- or Ukrainian-speaking staff, inquire in Facebook groups listed below. You may find a Ukrainian or Russian mom who runs private daycare in your neighborhood.
Finding a Babysitter
Many American parents rely on paid babysitters to watch their children during the day. Babysitters typically charge $13-17 per hour.
The best source for babysitters is Facebook. Below is a sample of local groups where you can find English-, Russian- or Ukrainian-speaking babysitters.
California
Los Angeles:
Orange County:
Sacramento:
San Diego:
San Francisco/Bay Area:
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Работа | Учителя, няни, воспитатели, помощники по дому. Bay Area
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Сан Франциско | Уход - Сиделки - Няни Home Care Помогаем Нашим!
Seattle, Washington
Chicago, Illinois
New York City, New York
Florida
Miami:
Orlando:
Note that “Russian” in the group name usually means “Russian-speaking.” These groups typically include people from all over CIS.
You can also check out these directories of babysitters: