So you might have five daycare children and one of your own for a total of six children. Licensed childcare providers need to follow the rules and regulations of the Day Nurseries Act. Five paying children at $45 a day would be $1125.00 a week.Average daycare costs in your area (phone five providers and ask them their rates). -You will save on your own daycare costs if you currently have children in care. -You can write off a portion of your home, car, and grocery bills.