The in-home daycare lady took 2 weeks maternity leave, and is expecting my 21-month old back next week. My daughter will now be the oldest one at the in-home daycare, with only 2 other children to play with in a small, 10 x 11 room. My daughter loves her in-home daycare lady. However, since she's been going to the public daycare here at work, she has become more independent, seems more expressive and talkative, and is starting to try and sing songs. I guess you could say she has "blossomed" in a sense. The daycare has said there is a spot open, so I could keep her here. The in-home daycare lady needs 2 weeks paid notice (which I would give her regardless), but I feel bad about keeping my daughter here at daycare because the in-home daycare lady NEEDS the money...But I see how well my daughter is doing here, so ofcourse her needs should come first. Ugh...can anyone give me some advice please? THANKS!!
2007-03-26 08:51:46 · 10 answers · asked by julesl68 5 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
If she is happier there I would keep her there. I know you feel an obligation to the lady that kept her at home but you do what is best for your child. Explain to her that she really likes it and since she is getting older you feel she needs to be around more children. give her the 2 wks pay and she will probably be able to find another child to watch. Tell her you would like to keep in touch (if you want to) since your daughter likes her but you feel this is best for your daughter.
Plus she just had a baby so she may even be glad in the long run!
Do what you feel is best for your child :-)
2007-03-26 09:13:48 · answer #1 · answered by jon jon's girl 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Do what is best for your daughter, don't be afraid of what everyone else thinks. If you are okay with where she is, even though it was supposed to be temporary, keep her there. It sounds like she is thriving and maybe is just ready to take another step up into the more social daycare. You are the parent, don't worry about what the old daycare lady will think. She will survive.
2007-03-26 08:57:20 · answer #2 · answered by chelebeee 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am a home daycare provider myself. I always want the parents to do what is best for their children. If you and your child will be happier with the new arrangement, go for it.
I always have a waiting list of families looking for daycare. Most likely, your daycare lady does too and will be able to fill her spot relatively quickly.
Just be polite and honest about the situation when you withdraw your daughter. It will eliminate any misunderstandings.
2007-03-27 06:53:48 · answer #3 · answered by claraskids 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i think your daughter may have grown out of the other lady's care. I think she would like more structured playtime with others her own age and that's why she's blossoming! Keep her at your jobsite daycare, tell the other lady you like her care, apperciate her maybe in the future if you have more kids you'll use her again but for now you feel the need to move on.
2007-03-27 10:10:43 · answer #4 · answered by teinegurl 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-20 12:08:28 · answer #5 · answered by graviett 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds to me like you already know the answer to your question!
Your choice in child care really shouldn't have anything to do with the financial needs of your day care provider :)
Plus...having your daughter in the same building as you during your work day would be a nice bonus (in my opinion!) you could even spend you lunch breaks together.
2007-03-26 08:57:34 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
your daughter comes first, keep her where she is happy. Sorry but you owe this other lady nothing, except her wages, which your giving her, so dont feel bad
2007-03-26 09:04:59 · answer #7 · answered by hayles 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You have to do whats best for your kids....if she is doing better heep her there.....Good sitters are hard to find so I would bet you previous caregiver will have no problem getting a new child in....especially if you offer to give some referances.....
2007-03-26 08:57:09 · answer #8 · answered by yetti 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You've answered your own question - she's blossomed at the 'temporary' day-care - keep her there!!!
2007-03-26 09:01:01 · answer #9 · answered by Skidoo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if it aint broken then dont fix it! lol so if she's happy then let her stay!
2007-03-26 08:55:26 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋