My daughter is 13 months old and has been going to this great little Lutheran daycare near my work. This is 35 miles from my home and it feels good having her close by in case anything happens. I don't have any concerns about the care of her except sometimes I feel like she is being left to her own devices as if sometimes they might not have a lot of extra time to give to each child. It costs a lot more too - 210/week.
My dilemma is that I have been on a waiting list for over a year to get into this at-home daycare near my house and now there's an opening. It is set up as a little school inside a home and it really quaint with all the amenities of a bigger one. They have weekly themes and 'lesson plans', outdoor playground, 4-1 ratio, PAID food...It's also cheaper - saving us 150/month plus the savings from food. I'm just not sure if I should switch.They have a 5:30 pm pick up time policy and we both have to drive a long way to get there from work. Not sure it's worth the stress
2006-08-28 08:17:25 · 15 answers · asked by Punky Brewster 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
The only negative thing you mentioned about the new daycare is that it's a farther drive from work. It sounds to me like you know what is best for your daughter. As long as you can make it there to pick her up on time, I'd say it's worth the stress.
2006-08-28 09:09:59 · answer #1 · answered by munkees81 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to decide what your priorities are. Do you want you child having long car rides every day? It sounds like you are having to take food to the current daycare or pay for it. She will probably get more well balanced meals at the home daycare. The monthly savings is nice, but if you eat that up in late fees and get kicked out for being late, it won't be worth it. If you can get there on time, everyday and you think it is just as good or a better environment then change. Keep in mind that as your child gets older and socializes more, a tiny group may not be best. There may not be other kids of the same developmental level to play with. A center is almost always open, what is the home providers vacation time like and do you have back up care.
2006-08-28 08:28:02 · answer #2 · answered by therego2 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I worked in a daycare and unless your child is a "problem child" or cry a lot, your kid wont get a lot of attention. Most day cares are like that. but not all and if you think this daycare could be any batter than do it. but is you dont think you will make the pick up time, dont do it because you will probably be paying close to what you think your saving in late fees.
2006-08-28 08:29:27 · answer #3 · answered by biscuit 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well, just by reading your details it sounds like you want to switch, but the only problem could be the pick-up time. i would do some trial runs and see what the latest time would be for you to pick her up. also, ask about late pick-up fees (most daycares have them set up).
as long as you guys can get there in time, then i would go with the home daycare. it sounds like the one you want and it will save you money. balance out the prospect of late pick-up fees to the $150/month you'll save and see if it's still worth it!
take care.
2006-08-28 08:26:04 · answer #4 · answered by joey322 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you dont feel that your daughter is save, being left to her own devices as you say, it sounds like the opening at this new daycare might be worth the stress.
2006-08-28 08:25:40 · answer #5 · answered by kimberleibenton 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
once you drop him off do you walk him to his caregiver? This habit is definitely common somewhat if he has on no account been faraway from you in this type of placing. They possibly are taking him to the rest room. some daycare places will take little ones in a small team at one time (dissimilar lavatories). i myself doubt in the event that they are hitting him. verify the daycare out with the police dept to be certain in the event that they have had any court docket situations. i understand daycare is amazingly costly yet in keeping with risk try a distinctive one and notice if he does the comparable. you're allowed to "drop" in every time you pick to exhibit screen how they perform. it would desire to take months on your toddler to alter. I easily have seen little ones cry the full time mommy became long previous. it particularly is unhappy. Does he might desire to circulate daily via the week? i might recommend in keeping with risk enable him stay 2-3 hours at a time in case you could swing it. sturdy luck & ultimately he will alter.
2016-09-30 02:30:13 · answer #6 · answered by oberlander 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you trust the provider, then go ahead and make the switch. Your child may have a rough first couple of weeks, but I love the home based daycare that my children attend.
2006-08-28 08:24:23 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Totally worth it! Both my kids go/went to in home care. It is much more intimate. My daycare provider is like a member of the family.
2006-08-28 08:22:27 · answer #8 · answered by cowgirlbooksellers 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
well it definately sounds like a great home daycare. but if you dont think you can make it there by 5:30 then it may turn out to be a big hassel. i know that the daycare my daughter goes to has late fees if you show up after their closing hours. if you dont think you can make it, then i would stick with the one you are already taking her to.
2006-08-28 08:23:37 · answer #9 · answered by krystal 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Wow that's a tough one! It depends how much the money saving is worth to you - if she's happy where she is it might be hard for her to switch. However, she's still pretty young and would re-adjust quickly.
My son is 18 month and is in home-based care and I really really love it! His babysitter is like part of our family and I love that he gets lots of attention since there aren't tons of other kids.
2006-08-28 08:20:44 · answer #10 · answered by Deanna 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋