Anyone else plan on using a daycare center?

KelleyBean

I went on my first tour this morning. I cried as soon as I left at the thought of leaving LO. We have 4 more centers to look at and I'm sure one will be a good fit but this process sucks.

Kel&Jay

I will be visiting 2 tomorrow.  We're still kind of deciding whether to use a daycare center or a home daycare as we've gotten very good recommendations for both.

My mom had a home daycare when I was growing up and to this day I can't smell maple syrup without wanting to throw up.  So to avoid traumatizing future generations, I'll probably go with a center.

Jacquiemark

We will be using one and I hope to start scheduling some tours this month. I'm so nervous about leaving LO as well. I'm trying to find one close to work so I can go visit during my lunch (if allowed).

sweetbossom83

yep, my ds started at a home daycare and then went to a "preschool" type daycare.. I will probably do the same with this one

sydney0928

I've looked at a couple and was really impressed with one, I really hope we get in. It's like a little school, there was artwork that the toddlers had done all over the place, and it was clean and new.

KAG30

We are using one.  We checked out 4 last year - one of them scared me so bad I wouldn't give them my child if they paid me.  But we did find a very good one so keep looking.

sept9107bride

I am visiting one tonight and one tomorrow morning.  The first time I looked online, I cried because I was looking at a more commerical daycare and I felt like my kid would just be another number.  But I have checked out the daycare at the Y since then and actually liked it a lot.  I'm visiting a few more and hope that comparing several will help me figure out what we like best and feel is safest.

sarahandeddiejune212008

We will be going with an in-home daycare mainly because there are no daycare centers where we live.  I used to work at a YWCA daycare.  Things I would tell you to ask about is security, how many teachers and/or aides are there per child, and what there turnover rate is for the care givers.  Good luck.  I hope you find a center you like.

hopingwaiting

Yup. With a heavy heart, but realistically to give this kiddo the life we want we need my income. The LA scene is crazy so I have tours set up before I even get out of first tri. Oy.