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Cumberland County's Child Care Resource Development Center |
| 136 U.S. Route One Scarborough, Maine 04074 207-396-6566 Toll free in Maine: 888-917-1100 Fax: 207-396-6581 Office Hours: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday |
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The cost of paying for child care is a major consideration for most families. There are many reasons why child care can be so expensive. Some of the reasons include low ratios of adults to children, teacher or provider qualifications, location of care, and costs of space, insurance, equipment, and special programs. Quality care for infants and toddlers can be especially expensive, due to small group sizes. Hiring an in-home caregiver tends to be the most expensive form of care, followed by centers and family child care homes. Find out more about the cost of care, government assistance, employer-sponsored programs, and tax credits that may be of benefit to you. |
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