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Go Figure

So, my kids go to educare ( a daycare center by my school, that has discounted student rates - otherwise I in no fashion could imagine paying for). Not only do I get student rates, but I also qualify for a grant that covers most of the costs. However -
there is always, at some point, going to be a however. First, I couldn't keep their spots for my fall semester, unless I had them enrolled for the summer, which I wouldn't qualify for the grant unless I was taking full time classes...so I enrolled for summer classes (which I did not want to do) and kept them in. Then I found out that the summer rate covered by the grant would be less, meaning I would have to pay more - almost making it so I couldn't afford it, but we cut corners in our budget to make it work. Now, today, M's teacher told us that they are increasing the regular rate, and decreasing the student discount because the old rate isn't covering costs. Now I really and truly can not afford it. The daily rate increased by $1.75 and the student discount used to be 20% and is now 10%...how on earth am I supposed to be able to cover that, plus the decreased summer grant?? I can't. That's all there is to it... I should just count myself lucky that I got to have them in there this long, but mostly I am just pissed off. And disappointed. And I feel like I'm letting my kids down, because they like it there so much, and it is such a good opportunity for them, and M really likes her teachers and her friends, and just going in general...even E likes going to his class and exploring. I feel like crap. (guilt rules my life, after all).
so now, I don't know what...but I am not happy about it.

Comments

erin said…
that's a crumby situation. :(
June 11, 2010 at 11:16 AM
M said…
Sorry, sister. This is so frustrating. Say some prayers and trust God that He will work this out in His plan for you. There really is nothing worse than the feeling that you are letting your little ones down, but maybe there is something greater in store for them!

I love you!
June 12, 2010 at 9:13 AM
itgetsbetter said…
Don't feel guilty. You take good care of your kids. You are a great mom. Sorry about the extra stress.
June 12, 2010 at 11:20 AM
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