Anyone in Elk Grove/S. Sacramento area?

ToBeMcInerney

I am in the Elk Grove area and our LO is due in July. I have started the search for child care (It's a little overwhelming to say the least).

For those that are in the area is there a daycare, either an at home or a center, that you recommend?  Obviously they are all going to say they are the best. And if you don't mind about what are you paying for it weekly?

TIA

murphysmom

Hi there -

I am not in S.Sac/Elk Grove but had some luck using www.childaction.org. You can create a profile and get a listing of places by you. I know that they have to meet certain criteria in order to be placed on the list. From there, we just met with a handful of people to find one that we felt most comfortable with. We are in Carmichael and pay $175/week full time. 

Good luck and congrats : )

everydayeve

I'm in Sac as well and while I'm not exactly in your area, I agree with pp about using childaction.org. I made a list of in-home facilities near our house and visitied each one. We were really happy with our final decision. I pay $140 per week and she's there 4 days a week. When she was smaller and in a center, we paid $180 per week for 3 days per week.

fricksgirl

I'm no help as far as in-home daycares, but I live in the south part of East Sac and wanted to say hi and welcome to the board!

I work at the Merryhill school on Calvine Rd and that's where my son goes to preschool (and where my newest LO will go as well).  I know there's a great Merryhill in Laguna but I know it's expensive and not really an in-home setting. 

This board is a great resource and we have a lot of Sacramento girls but most of them are Natomas/Roseville area.  Hopefully someone will chime in with a lead for you!  Sounds like you got a lot of good advice already.

Heather  

hersheykiss

Unfortunately I am in the N.Sac/Roseville area so I am no help on the search for childcare. I totally recommend the childaction website. Also, if you want to check on any licensed in-home or center, call 875-2808. That is the Sacramento county licensing board number. This came in handy for me. We found Emmalee's daycare through craigslist, so that is another source for you too.