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Question

My daughter is two months old and I'm scared to put her in daycare because i don't know how they may treat her. I don't have to go to work but I really do need to go to work. WHAT SHOULD I DO? what are things i should i look for when finding a day care?

Answer 1

1) Drop in for a tour un-announced? Make sure the caretakers in the infant section actually hold the babies. I stopped at one, I was there for a whole hour and not one child was picked up or played with. Each child was left to sit in a bouncer, boppy or other holding device.

2) You might want to look into a nanny service, they cost about the same, you know the atmosphere you child will be in ( your home) and you also will have a more personal connection to the person to the caretaker of your child (as opposed to a daycare center that has under paid, over worked people)

3) You also might be able to find a college student ( hopfully one that has a major of Early Education of Childhood Development) You might be able to have a person that really likes kids and someone that is really reliable.

4) You might also want to look into a nanny cam for your house. They are NOT expensive at all. I saw one site that had a set up with 3 cameras, the reciever and the recorder for about $150. Having the cameras would DEFINATLY rest your nerves.
Check out www.x10.com/products4/google/nanny_camera.html

Answer 2

drop in and see what is going on. find out how many babies per adult. I used to work at a daycare and there was only 1 adult for 6 babies. They didnt get held very much. look at the people that work there and see if they hold and cuddle the babies and talk to them. drop by a few times and take notice if the babies are playing or all they all straped in their car seats, Once you put her in come at a different time everyday to pick her up so they dont just play with her when they think you are coming.
Is there someone you know that keeps children in their home? I prefer homes for children under 3 but make sure you know them b/c you never know what people will do these days.
good luck.

Answer 3

I didn't let my son start daycare until he was 1 and a half yrs old and I now have a 4 mth old that I'm not going to put in either but I would look at the cleanliness, the amount of babies per teacher and I would also see if they offer Internet viewing of the classrooms. I know some day cares now you can get online and watch your baby all day long if you like. Good Luck!!!

Answer 4

Go to the NAEYC website. They list all the licensed daycares in your area - this is advanced licensing, above and beyond state licensing. They also have a list of things to look for and questions to ask.

-In my experience, the best thing you can do is talk to the people that will be working directly with your children. If you don't trust them dropping your child off at daycare will be hell for you every morning.
-Ask to bring your baby in for an hour or so and spend time with them so you can ask questions as they arise and see how they interact with children.
- Ask about the turnover rate - the daycare field has a lot of turnover in general, but if a company treats their people right, they are happier to be there, do a better job with your children, and stay with the company longer
- Talk to people you know so you can get honest recommendations
- Look for a company that offers onsite daycare - it will be higher quality and you can stop by any time

Best of Luck!

Answer 5

Infant care in daycare is expensive, but think about only going back part-time or swapping care with another woman on a part-time basis. What about starting your own business from home and having someone keep your daughter in another part of the house? (If you choose a nanny, then get a nanny-cam or two.) What about an "ebay store" ... my friend goes around to thrift store, yard sales, etc and buys unusual items cheap and resales them on ebay. Below is a link about working from home on a series by Diane Sawyers/Good Morning America.

Your daughter doesn't have to have mother but she really does need one. If you can't be there for her, then find an excellent substitute. She will need the care and you'll need the peace of mind.

Best wishes to you!

Answer 6

i don't have a child, but i did work in a daycare for about two weeks, and they pay very little attention to the small children in the rooms. i worked in the 18-24 month room, and the kids would come up to you where you were standing and ask to be picked up. the other worker in the room said to me "don't pick them up, or all of them will want to be picked up." maybe all places aren't like that, but that experience really turned me off daycare, and I am glad that I work third shift and my husband works first so we will be taking care of our child together.

I am six weeks pregnant now.

Answer 7

I just wrote a long response to your question and re-read your question and decided to change my answer. A 2 month old? I would not put them in day-care unless I had no other choice. I would not want to leave a child too young to communicate with me with a stranger. Is there not someone you know and trust that can watch them? Or can you not get some financial help so you can stay home with them for awhile? Or can you find a job where your baby can be with you? Maybe babysit for someone else...or clean houses or run errands?

Answer 8

"Oh no " Com on you decided to have the child and knew there would be responsibilities and sacrrifices regarding your life style,money ..Dont leave you baby with a daycare!!
Day cares arent meant for newborns to begin with .Or two months old.Maybe your mom hormones didnt or arent kicking in enough"Please ..Do you fully understand the flaws in biology or nature and accept that possibility????Can youi accept I think your wrong or that your body isnt producing?
Is your drive for "money" that important ?Dont you live in America? If your jobs so great or your skills "They will be there or the same opportunities.....Please take my advice and be a good mommy to baby
for atleast two years ......."Please"You wont see theyre first steps ,smiles ,hugs ,words, burps"Whats wrong with you man??????If your "needs" and basic needs are not met and financially there is "no way " to stay home with your baby ..
Then "maybe" But are you willing to sacrifice your child over
money things or the quality of life your used to? This goes beyond breast feeders and obviously you are not one of them...I wasnt either ,"But" Okay wait does your need to go too work so soon rely upon your morgage? What can say "Find a "real" man or father for your chiild " okay sorry
I ran out.......Come on dont you want to be the first one to see
all your lil hubs and self mixed does and take pictures and
stuff ....Darn lady "Wheres the loVE"? Do you think "they" are going to give it to your kid?

Answer 9

if you dont have to work maybe you shouldnt your baby is still realy small and needs you