Did you ever put your kids in care because?

Question

I'm wanting to know if anyone has ever resulted to daycare part time just to have a break and your child being able to socialize? I have no friends or family around and I've hardly been away from my son, he's 15mo now. I was thinking of putting him in care 2 days a week part time in a home setting so I can have the time away (and take on more work) plus he would be able to socialize. I am a SAHM but I do work in the evenings, I feel it will benefit him so much and feel it would make me a better mom, as everyday that goes by I feel bad because there is nobody but me, anyone done this? And how did you feel about it? How do you feel now?

Wow I'm surprised at most of the supportive answers! Thanks!

SAHM= stay at home mom

I have already made my decision to do this and I'm not going with a center but a home environment, I can definately afford 2 part time days. I will be doing plenty of interviews before I choose the right one. It really means a lot to me for the support! I already knew this was beneficial in so many ways but needed that extra comfort!

Answer 1

Good for you to realize that you need a break rather than drowning your kids... if you know what I mean. It would make you better mom to have a break every once in a while. It makes you a wonderful and devoted mother to recognize that you need a break. It will benefit your child because they need to learn to socialize and play with other children away from you. Good luck!

Answer 2

My son is in daycare and he is 16 months old and has been in daycare since I went back to work when he was 6 weeks old. He is developing very quickly & his social skills are great too. I strongly suggest putting him in a day care part time. You will get a break to get stuff done/work etc and he will have a chance to socialize. Just check with the local state agency that watches over the daycares. You can get a report of the inspections &/or violations so you can choose a good daycare. It took 3 daycares before I found one that I really like and that fits with my & my son. Good luck

Answer 3

I did and I also worked a few nights a week.
I put my daughter in daycare/preschool when she was almost 5 for 2 full days a week. I also don't have family around and no friends who had kids a similar age. She's a very social person and it was terrific for her.
At his age if you need some baby free and not working time then I wouldn't do more than a couple hours a couple days a week.
If you aren't all that keen on daycare you could try a playgroup. Your local library may even have one.

Answer 4

I would have to if I was a SAHM. You gotta have some Me time. Whether is for 1/2 a day 3 days a week or whatever it is. You can get laundry done, go to an excercise class. Grocery shop. All done in the few hours you can just come and go. I'm all for it. I wish I could be a SAHM. But we cant afford it.

Answer 5

I think it's a great idea and would be good for both of you. However, I think you should at least check into a center. My son was in home child care from 6 weeks old until his right femur bone was broken while in home child care at the age of 7 months. I interviewed the lady, visited her home several times before actually taking my son there, always thought I was a good judge of character, checked on my son frequently, and (honestly) trusted this lady. If you are planning on taking him to someone you don't personally know, consider taking him somewhere where there is always more than one adult present. JMO from an unfortunate experience.

Answer 6

my sil is a SAHM and has 2 of her 3 in preschool. Her oldest is bored, ready for kindergarten but no old enough. Middle child is a wild child, and needs the socialization to learn appropriate behavior from her peers. a few days a week of Daycare/ preschool can be great for kids, regardless of the reason why. Kids who spend 10 hrs a day at daycare, I feel sorry for them.

Answer 7

My daughter is in daycare, I am a working mother. But if you need a break then so be it. There are alot of advantages about daycare also. I took my little one out of an in home sitter to a daycare, and she has changed so much for the better. She is alot more social then what she was, and is learning alot too. If this is what you want to do and are comfortable with it, then give it a try. You and your son might like it!

Answer 8

I am a daycare provider in a home setting. its not my house, but my mothers. i go there to work with her every day. there are mothers who do bring their child to daycare because they need some time to do things and think the child needs to socialize with other kids. i do not think its a bad idea for you to do that. we have had lots of children who are the only child and they love the time when they come to see their friends at daycare. it gives mom some time to do what she needs. just make sure the provider is licensed with the state.

Answer 9

If I were in your situation and could afford I would put my kid in part time. You absolutely need some time to yourself and it does give him a great opportunity to socialize (which is very important). Another thing you may try is going online and finding a mother group. You guys could do things together, give yourself a social network, and maybe have some sort of child care co-op. She take the kids for two days, you take the kid for two days...
Do what is right for you.

Answer 10

Oh this is actually a great idea, works out very well, and after having my daughte rin 2 days a week as a young one, I ended up loving it so much that she is now in a home daycare (the provider has a degree in early childhood ed so she does teach them) full time and I went back to work... she loves seeing her friends every day and it opened up a world of opportunity to her and me...