2007-01-11 14:58:37 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Preschool
Most places only accept infants from 6 weeks old and up. You may, however, be able to find a home childcare center that will accept a younger child.
But keep in mind, if at all possible, a newborn infant younger than 6 weeks really needs to be with a parent to have his/her needs met.
A daycare, whether home or otherwise is not going to be able to give a newborn the attention and cuddling that they so desperately need.
2007-01-15 06:54:33 · answer #1 · answered by rpost52 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the daycare you choose. Some daycares take infants as old as 6 weeks and some take them at 3 months. You have to research your options because cost is a factor as well.
2007-01-13 07:57:14 · answer #2 · answered by ms_sassy_jdog 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Many daycares will enroll an infant as early as 6 weeks
2007-01-11 15:13:06 · answer #3 · answered by micg 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Wow, I don't think the daycare where I work accepts infants younger than 4 months, but I could be wrong.
2007-01-11 15:17:16 · answer #4 · answered by heaven_angels 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the school. Some are 6 weeks, some are 3 Months, and some schools start at 2 years. It depends on the type of licence the school has.
2007-01-12 01:10:38 · answer #5 · answered by crodriguez1010 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In Colorado, the state minimum is 6 weeks, but at that age, staying home (if possible), an in-home sitter (or nanny) or family member or home (small) daycare are all better options.
2007-01-11 15:03:48 · answer #6 · answered by rainchaser77 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Anytime after 2 week shots. Most places don't take till 4 weeks. Also depends on when you are ready no one can make that decision for you so when you ready or you need to.
2007-01-12 13:01:36 · answer #7 · answered by Lady Blair 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most places require the child to be 6 weeks old. However if you find a home day care they will usually take newborns.
2007-01-12 05:13:14 · answer #8 · answered by Question Addict 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was first put into daycare when I was 36 - but then again I had red hair.
2007-01-11 15:02:10 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
In the states Oregon, Washington and Montana it is 6 weeks old, not sure about the rest of the states.... Good luck to you
2007-01-11 15:03:29 · answer #10 · answered by catersqueen 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋