Shuold i put my 21/2 yr old in a program like kindercare 2 days a week? How much is it?

Question

My son is 21/2 and i am considering puttin ghim in a program like kindercare two days a week. i am nervous because i have heard bad things about daycares. Also, i am not sure how mush it costs.

Answer 1

Try a early Head start center. They are federal funded programs that run through different agencies and are free depending on your income and family size. My 2 year old daughter is getting ready to start in the fall. These programs offer a lot of developmental activities and prepare ypur child for kindergarten. I work for a Head Start program in Maryland any questions e-mail me. Early head start starts at 6 weeks old until 3years old. A Head Start program starts at 3 years old until kindergarten age. All of my children have been in these programs and they are family orientated programs. They offer more than education but family services like schooling, workshops on various topics. Nad parent are encouraged to volunteer in some many ways. If you have any questions please feel free to e-mail me
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Answer 2

I would seriously consider staying away from those large corporate daycares. They have great ideas and will tell you all about their wonderful program. But generally their teachers are pretty low quality. They are not paid very well, and usually do not have the same high quality education that certified teachers have. In addition, the teachers usually don't stay very long, so your child will probably have more than one lead teacher throughout the year (and consistancy is VERY important for preschool aged children!).

I would try looking into home preschools, or private preschools around your area. They are usually run by one or two people, and usually the teacher is the owner. That means that the person teaching your precious child is the one having enough passion to open up his/her own preschool/daycare. You'll have to search for one that meets your child's and your family's needs. But ask other parents and eventually you'll find the perfect one.

If you MUST go to a large corporate daycare (They do tend to be a little cheaper), I would research them well before signing up. Ask how long the teachers have worked there. WATCH how they handle discipline and stressful situations. (Don't just ask how they handle this. They know how to give you the answer that you want to hear.) Pop in for an UNSCHEDULED visit. Anyone who knows you're coming will surely clean up and be on their best behavior. When you get there, look around you. Do the kids seem to really like the teacher? Do you smell urine or dirty diapers? Are the teachers hands-on, or just kind of hanging around? Does there seem to be some sort of structure? Do the kids seem happy? Don't just visit one classroom, visit them all. That way you can be sure that ALL the teachers are high quality, not just the one they send you in to see.

Good luck!

Answer 3

Hi. I think it is a good idea to start kindercare at an early age. I suggest getting information from kindercare centers by going to them and getting a listing of the parents that bring their children there. About price it all depends on what the places offer for the meals and if anything you need to supply. I hope this helps.

Answer 4

yes you should put him in child care even if its two days a week. The curriculium is good and like in our center we do leap frog lesson plans from a toddler age to four years of age. Our center is a three star center and has to follow strict guidelines and how much it cost to each parent by the state. Every child will cry its normal until they adjust to the center. You can always ask about lesson plans and art time and even a rountine time line that the teachers follow. for instance in my two year old class we eat from 7 to 9 as they arrive then we do circle time where we learn a different shape number letter and color every week is different and new. then we go potty at 920 wash our hands then do art and go outside at 1000 until 1030 from then we go inside and wash hands and go potty. I take my children every hour on the hour from the time we actually start. lunch is at 1130 and nap is from 1200 until 230 they get up eat snack and play free play until time to go home. Don't be nervous its lets your child feel that and that makes them afraid of something new.

Answer 5

i would talk to the other moms that have there children there,i put my son in daycare once and the lady would go tanning get her nails done and leave the kids with her 12 yr old daughter my son ended up with 4 stitches on his eyelid because there was no adult supervision so be sure u know whos watching ur child at all times

Answer 6

The cost depends on the daycare. Send him only if it's 2 days a week.

Answer 7

As long as you can stay home with him, do it. MAYBE when he is 4 put him in a 3 day a week preschool program. Don't do it unless you have to.

Answer 8

You know, people say that kids who don't go to preschool arwe more likely to turn out shmucks, but I didn't, and I'm fine...I think. I'm a fairly good person, I get straight A's in school, I'm honest, and I'm about as likely to commit suicide or do meth as Mother Teresa. If you want to, I'd say go ahead and follow your gut to find a decent place, but don't fel pressured to send him. It's all good.

Answer 9

NO! Why would you want to do that? You're the one who should be with him at his age. School comes around soon enough. Don't put him in a germ ridden institution where he will have to compete for any attention and supervision by the "teachers". Kids that young don't need teachers, they need mommies. Be one.

Answer 10

As a preschool teacher, i would suggest, not to enroll him yet. your child is still young, going to school at his age will make him feel boring.let him enjoy his childhood days first,and i assure you, when he reach the age of 3 1/2, he'll be the one to tell you he wants to go to school.