My kids (ages 8 and 10) are starting a private school this fall. My wife and I work 10 hours a day. Theirfore this kids will have to go to after school child care that the school provides. They will be dropped off around 7 am and will be picked up around 6 pm. The school requires a tie, dress pants, dress shoes and dark socks. They have a rule that the kids must remain in the uniform during after school care, tie included. Needless to say my kids are not too happy. especially my oldest who hates dressing up. The school has everything we want (on the way from work) and the after school child care is much cheaper than sending them to a third party daycare. Its not the fact they have to dress up during school that is bothing them it is the fact they have to wear the uniform after school. They are also not use to DC after school.
How late are your kids in after school childcare?
If you use the schools care do they have such rules?
Should we find another school or give it a shot?
2007-07-09 05:30:04 · 6 answers · asked by crazy baby 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
I think you should try to find another school. Remember your children are already suffering being away from yall so long and then for them to be unhappy at where they will be staying while they wait for will makes things worse. My children don't stay in child care no longer than 5. This will probably start the beginning of a rebellious stage your children will wonder down. Try for another school but if nothing can be found tell the kids at least try it for a while and if they don't like it then that they don't have to go and pay for a babysitter or go through a group called nci which you can get info from your nearest worksource. They offer lower monthly cost for daycare.
2007-07-09 05:42:18 · answer #1 · answered by Christina G 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Private schools can make thier own rules concerning uniforms and, since the daycare program is under the same school, they can set the rules for that as well. Since it sounds like there are a lot of good reasons for the kids going to the afterschool program at the school (and once they get there, they will probably discover some of their friends from class will be there as well) I would go with the arrangements as planned. Switching to a location that is less convienent and more exspensive without trying the program first because of a necktie is a bit silly. If, after they have been there for a month you find the afterschool program is not what you would like, then make the switch.
2007-07-09 12:55:42 · answer #2 · answered by Annie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Give it a shot. Kids are adaptable. After the first month, the kids will be used to the uniform and it won't feel so constricting. Be sure to teach them how to wear the tie so it's comfortable and not a noose!
Do be careful with the dress shoes, please. Some of them really ARE uncomfortable for kids. You want something that feels like a tennis shoe but looks like a dress shoe, with proper arch support, room for the toes and overall flexibility so that they aren't too stiff for young, growing feet.
My kids have always gone to private school and they look at their uniforms as an honor. We don't have after-care at our school (wish we did, though).
2007-07-09 12:43:55 · answer #3 · answered by sparki777 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I went to a private school and when I attended an after school program it wasnt so strict. Maybe you can talk to some other parents about the new rule during childcare, and if enough parents agree, they can go talk to the after school teacher, and the principal. If that doesnt work you could hire a nanny or a sitter to watch your children after school. As for during school, most private school have a strict uniform dress code, so it would be hard to find one that didnt.
2007-07-09 12:35:49 · answer #4 · answered by Catlin 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My kids loved after school care but there was no uniform code and mine stayed there as late as 6pm a few times. Try it first but look around for other schools.
2007-07-15 09:02:55 · answer #5 · answered by okleah 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You and your wife should find a way to cut back on your hours. Leaving children at school for 11 hours a day is way too much.
Picking them up at 6 pm leaves very little time for family, dinner, homework, exercise, sports, etc.
Your children are only young once. Spend time with them now and you will never regret your efforts.
Your children deserve better.
2007-07-09 12:36:22 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋