POLL: Would you do this?

august06mom

I posted down below about how our DCP was admitted to the hospital, and we have no idea how long she will be there. I have to take a mandatory business trip (as in, if I don't take it, I lose my job) tomorrow until Sunday. DH really has to go to work those days -- he just took a ton of time off when the three of us were really sick over the holidays. I called our local childcare council, and they gave me the name of a woman who accepts emergency drop-ins.

I spoke to her on the phone, and she sounds really sweet, really nice -- I got good vibes, you know?. I'm going to meet with her this afternoon and see how it goes. Is this something you would consider doing? I hate the idea of just leaving DS with a stranger all day long, but I felt that way too when he first starting going to DCP, and now she's like a member of the family. I'm going to ask for references when I meet with the temp DCP today.

For what it's worth, she's about 5 minutes from DH's office, so he could probably always check in. We have no family who can take care of DS this week, and there are no drop-in centers around us that can take him.  

[Poll]

vanillacourage

Does your DCP not have anyone she can refer you to, that she knows & trusts and would have a longer history with?

Kersbear

Could you give her a call back and request references from parents that have used her as emergency drop in or that use her on a daily basis?  I would do that and then call the parents before meeting with her for references.  If they check out and you get a good vibe when you get there/meet her then I would do it.

august06mom

vanillacourage:

Does your DCP not have anyone she can refer you to, that she knows & trusts and would have a longer history with?

Unfortunately, I can't get in touch with her. I think she may be in the ICU -- her daughter wasn't very clear (she's just a teenager).

august06mom

vanillacourage:

Does your DCP not have anyone she can refer you to, that she knows & trusts and would have a longer history with?

Unfortunately, I can't get in touch with her. I think she may be in the ICU -- her daughter wasn't very clear (she's just a teenager).

august06mom

vanillacourage:

Does your DCP not have anyone she can refer you to, that she knows & trusts and would have a longer history with?

Unfortunately, I can't get in touch with her. I think she may be in the ICU -- her daughter wasn't very clear (she's just a teenager).

stacynikki

Because you really have no other options I would.  She has other children all day, right?  Other parents must trust her, right?  But I would thoroughly check her out by talking with other parents, references, and have your DH stop by whenever he can.  Good luck!

KellyMichelle

Do you know any SAHM that would be willing to keep your DC for you?  If you don't have any choices then I guess I would.  I would have DH drop in for a "surprise visit" a few times though.