$23K Per Year: DC Pays Most for Infant Child Care | Patch PM

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$23,000 Per Year: DC Ranks Highest in Infant Child Care Costs

Sending an infant to child care in Washington, D.C., which ranks highest in child care costs in the nation, is more costly than in-state tuition college fees in 33 states, according to a new study out by USA ChildCare Aware.

The average child care center cost for an infant in DC is $22,631 per year, according to the study. The study notes that the cost for a 4-year old in DC is $17,842; for “family child care,” which is care for a child at someone’s home, the cost is $16,006 for an infant in DC, $13,668 for a 4-year old in DC. >>>read more.

Best Way to Get Rid of Your Beanie Babies

They’re in a box in the garage. Some might be worth something. Any one of them is worth a lot to a child in trauma.

Manassas City Police recently thanked a “generous citizen” who donated a batch of Beanie Babies that officers can give to kids who need comfort during an emergency. >>>read more.

New Chick-fil-A Opens Dec. 16: Free Chicken Details

• New restaurant location in Lake Ridge is offering free meal each week for a year to first 100 guests.

Popular Radio Host Diane Rehm to Retire Next Year: Report

• Diane Rehm, host on WAMU, says she plans to retire from the daily airwaves after next year’s presidential election.

Driver Leads Officers on Midnight Foot Chase at Landmark Mall Parking Lot: Police

• A driver in police chase struck mailbox and trash can, attempted to ram cruiser, and struck a curb before stopping at Alexandria’s Landmark Mall.

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