Questions about daycare

heatherchelle

I'm meeting with a potential in-home DCP this week.  Any questions that you would suggest I ask?  I have a list already, but I don't want to forget anything important. 

Also, what kind of supplies would you suggest I buy (if any)?  Where did you get your name labels, and would you recommend them?  

CD mamas, how many wetbags do you have for daycare?  Anytihng else I might be forgetting? 

lemen99

Try babycenter for interviewing ideas!  They have lots of lists etc.

fruitcakes

I had a laundry list of questions, but our interview ended up being so casual that I didn't need them.  The most important thing for us is that they were willing to use CDs.

We used InchBug labels for her name and reusable food labels for date and on her food containers.  I absolutely recommend both.

We had 2 wetbags until last week.  I added a 3rd because we can now go 3 days between washings. We keep CD friendly diaper creams and liners at daycare.

NDwife07

Ditto babycenter.com for an interview sheet.

As far as supplies, once you choose a DCP I would just ask them what they provide. We have to provide VERY little for Ella - only diapers, wipes, and a change of clothes. Everything else is provided. When she was an infant, we also provided BM/formula and bottles.

I have four wetbags. I LOVE these from Monkey Foot Designs on etsy. The large size is perfect for day care. The four I have have lasted more than 14 months now with very little sign of wear (other than fading from washing them in hot with the dipes).

heatherchelle

Thanks ladies!  The Baby Center interview sheet is especially helpful.  I knew there had to be something like it out there but wasn't having much luck with Google. 

 

SusieDMB

I'd definitely find out about vacation/sick day charges/number of days and if you have to pay for holidays.

heatherchelle

I already asked about this and we agreed to pay for sick days, but not holidays/planned vacation days.