Daycare problems - can't stop crying.

Irishgatorstar

Not sure if anyone noticed that I had been gone the last couple of days but here's my drama. . .

 We got a letter Tuesday night stating that the hospital was closing our daycare as of May 8th because they want to "concentrate solely on healthcare".  Um. . . childcare isn't healthcare? Whatever.  Anyhow I'm about to give birth any day and now I don't have any arrangements made for the baby.  Not only that but I was banking on the stability of my son's schedule at school to balance out the changes that will be happening at home with the new baby.  Instead I have to explain to him how he's not going to see his friends and teachers anymore too.  The best part is, daycare options in this town are very limited to begin with.  Now there are 51 kids looking for an alternative.  I ran out of a place crying yesterday it was so bad.  I can't believe the kind of places the state finds acceptable for certified daycare.  Going to drop off my son and pick him up at school is hell.  All of the teachers and parents are trying not to cry in front of their kids.  Most of these ladies have worked there for 20+ years and they have no where to go either.  Awesome.  I HATE the hospital right now.  Best part? I'm on their fundraising board.  Guess who's going to be getting a really nasty resignation letter next week?

lunamanzana

I'm so sorry to hear that this is happening!  I'm still avoiding the whole daycare search.  I know, I need to get on that, but DH and I are still hoping that he'll get a new job and I can be a SAHM.  What part of Buffalo are you in?  Have you looked at Brierwood?  I know a couple of people who have used them and I have heard only good things.  That's probably our first choice right now.  They have cameras in the place and you can go online with a password and see the kids during the day.  The other option we are looking at is an in-home nanny.  I agree that the options in Buffalo are limited at best!  Very scary!  I know it might be hard on your son to have to change his daycare right now, but hopefully you can find one that is just as good or even better than the hospital.

Jenn Rem

I am sorry that really sucks.

ashmariebay02

I'm so sorry you have to go through this!

There HAS to be a place that people recommend...talk to other mom's in your area and see what they have to say. Also look into in-home daycare. Lots of teachers I used to work with had kids and didn't go back to work, but started providing daycare in their homes! Nothing better than a highly qualified, college educated, SAHM to watch your baby...gives you a piece of mind, you know?

KimnCurt

That sounds horrible. Sorry you have to deal with such a crappy situation so close to your due date. I hope things work out for you without to much trouble!

I still have yet to find a daycare also and now it is getting down to the wire. GL finding what you want.

nuttybunch

No, childcare is NOT healthcare.

But I do understand how you could be VERY upset about that. You're not that far away from having this baby, and trying to figure out where to send your child will be difficult. It's hard to be able to trust your baby with anyone, much less finding someone you trust on such short notice.

DH and I don't have daycare, either. Right now he's working part time evenings and weekends (and going to school) and will be able to stay home, but when he decides to get a full time job, we have no idea what we'll do. This is your CHILD. It's so hard to know what to do.

Good luck!

APrice4UT

I definitely feel for you and hope that it all works out for you in the end!  Sorry this is happening to you right now!

Irishgatorstar

We don't actually live any where near Buffalo.  That's just where DH and I are originally from and where we got married.  Old Knot bio and such.  

Califragilistic

Im so sorry-that is so stressful. i hope you find a place you like soon!