I am the mother of a 3 year old boy living in Halifax. After spending months on several daycare waiting lists I finally got my son in to a centre but am now realizing that two thirds of my salary is going to childcare. Once you account for gas and other work expenses, I truly feel as though I am working for nothing. I would never have thought that going back to work would be so cost prohibitive.
In another year he will be starting school, we are on a countdown because it will finally be free! I cannot understand how the government can pay for schooling and not daycare. Something needs to be done. When two parents who make okay money all of a sudden have a hard time making rent because of the cost of childcare I can say for certain that there is a big problem.
Story submitted by Anonymous
