Do you call the daycare while at work?

CHI-06

Right now my mom is just watching our daughter and I call her a couple of times a day to hear about how things are going and what DD is up to.  She will be starting daycare though and I'm just wondering if I'll still get that?  It helps me honestly.... but I would think they would hate that.

Does anyone call just to see how things are going?

molldoll71

Nope, I did his first day and it made me too sad.  And now I would much rather have his teacher interacting with the kids then talking to me on the phone.  If there's an issue, they always call me right away so I don't worry. 

skittles_123

With my ds, I called the first day, but after that I did not. I don't think they have time to be answering calls, especially if they are watching our children. With my dd, she starts my work daycare in the next week or so, so I won't need to call, I can just walk over there and check!

mattnlinz03

I did this once a couple of weeks ago because DS had a really off morning.  He didn't sleep at all the night before and just cried and cried in the morning before I dropped him off.  I called at noon to see how he was doing.  That is the only time that I called.

BrideInSunnyFL

Yes, not everyday, but on occasion.  That's one thing we really liked about our daycare they mentioned to us when we interviewed them, they don't mind us calling at all.

ai&Jas

Nope- My new day care actually calls me once a day with a mini up date

SaraSmile

Only if I need to tell their teacher something.  I normally don't unless it is necessary because it's interrupting their day with all of the kids.  I have access to the baby cam so I can watch my kids online while I am at work to check in on them.

SarahFin

I called a few times the first week.  Now I only call occasionally - like if I'm going to need to run an errand with him on the way home, I'd like to know if he's eaten/napped recently.

Luckystar2

I did the first week.  But I go see her at lunch so I get to see how she's doing and I talk with her teachers about how her day has been so far. 

milfy1

No.  I figure our DCP doesn't have time to chit chat all day with all the moms of the children she watches.  Also, I don't have time to just talk with her.

Unless DS or DD are sick, or there is a change of plans in regards to my schedule, I do not call.

beenbizzy

I called the first day and I think it made it worse for me.  I haven't called since, but they (of course) call me when they are concerned.  I hear about his day when I pick him up, plus they record it all in his book.  I agree with others about how busy they are. 

jlw2505

When DD #1 started, I called 1-2 times a day.  It helped me at first for a few reasons - I felt connected to my DD and she had some health issues so I was always worried about her.  Once she moved out of the infant room, it got harder for the teachers to take the break to talk on the phone and I also felt more comfortable.  I still call if my DD has had a rough morning or something like that.  With DD#2, I only called the first few days and again, when she has had a rough morning or something.  I love my daycare - they send me pictures every so often and I know they will call if needed.  I spend time at drop off and pick up talking to the staff so I get a great run down on the day.

Pesky

No but others in her class do.  I just think it's important to pre-clear with them and also find out what times they prefer you NOT call (i.e. during designated nap time, when they are cleaning everyone up from lunch or whatever).  I only call them when I know she's not feeling well and am checking to make sure she is doing okay.

Taylor44

The first few days, I called once in the afternoon.  It didn't really make me feel any better though.  Now I only call if I have a schedule change or if my husband is going to pick up our son instead of me.  If you can, I would suggest a visit rather than a call.  A weekly surprise visit can tell you a lot about the DC.  They can tell you anything over the phone.

barb1226

when DS first started going to day care I called once a day.  Now I only call to check up on DS when he's sick or I have other concerns.

oct2004b2b

my son goes to DC 2x a week and i call at least 1x a day ususally after lunch. When he is with my mother i can every other hour :-)

Mcrocker79

I call them every day, sometimes twice.  I like to know how DD's day is going.  That is one of the things I asked about when I was deciding which daycare, and they were perfectly fine with it.  I know that other parents call, too. 

spinach

I called on the 1st day of school, I will call sometimes if DS is returning from being sick, I will also call if I am available to pick him up but don't want to go when he is sleeping. In general i dont' call because I am too busy at work and the teachers are too busy taking care of the kids.