I know I'm crazy. But I have an 11 year old daughter and no one except a neighbor we've known for years, and grandparents (and maybe an aunt/uncle) have watched her! No daycares, or other people. My son is 1 and I am on my way to getting a high paying job (the only reason I would go back to work from staying at home) b/c it wouldn't be worth it for little pay to pay for daycare.
I'm too scared to hire someone to come into my home, or their home or do daycare (I'd have to find someone I don't know) .
I dont' know if I can do it! Some advice...
I hear too much crud out there.
2006-11-02 11:50:03 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
i taught preschool for twenty years...and you have nothing to worry about. there are daycares with cameras in the room that you can access from you computer. look into it. all daycare workers are checked out by the FBI and finger printed. socializing would be good for your child. call the better business bureau to find out which one has the highest rating. check with friends. knowledge is the best power.
2006-11-02 11:53:54 · answer #1 · answered by igot_terminal_uniqueness 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Very understandable. I would say try the daycare. Talk to the baby's teacher before you put him out their, and make sure you trust them, watch how they are with the other children too. If you decide to go with daycare, make a few surprise visits. When it isnt nap time and you can take a break from work go out there and peek in the door window, see what your child is doing and how they are doing. And if you ever have any questions or anything make sure you talk to the teacher or the director about it. Good Luck!!
2006-11-02 13:22:24 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well i have only let a handful of people watch my kids and for good reason.Until children can talk you are better off with a reputable daycare that has internet access so you can take a peek at your child all day long.Also there really is no substitute for Mom but i wouldnt trust a in home daycare or in home anything too much can happen.
2006-11-02 11:53:25 · answer #3 · answered by plumcouch30 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Im a daycare worker and a mother of 2. I can understand your concerns. before putting him in daycare check out every one pop in unexpected. ask questions, not all daycares are bad you just have to find a good one. I work in a christian daycare that is also a christian school.. God Bless you and good luck.
2006-11-02 11:57:59 · answer #4 · answered by linda E 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i have put my son in day care, but before i did, i checked out all the ones in my area, and the things i looked for were
- security
- qualifications
- safety
- the centres policies on biting, fires, sleep etc
- the staff to child ratio
- seperate rooms for older children
The director actually let me take my son in to the center to play with the other children and staff to see if he enjoyed it, and also so that i could see how the center operated on a day to day basis.
So I felt really comfortable with my decision, and no longer worry, they ring me a soon as there is a problem or if he falls over. They also do daily communication books which are really handy!
2006-11-02 12:19:04 · answer #5 · answered by astrogurl_7 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Talk to everyone you know about what day care they use. Visit the center, ask many questions. Check to see if the center has had complaints. There are great centers out there and there are not so great ones. I have experience with both kinds as an employee and a parent. Be sure to check out what kind of prekindergarten program they have.
2006-11-02 12:09:32 · answer #6 · answered by angelica 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Wait till he is 3, he will be ready for the independence by then. The high paying job can wait. Take care or your child.
2006-11-02 11:59:44 · answer #7 · answered by Debbk 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋