What if I'm making the wrong decision: DC

ns1

Ugh...I guess this is just more of a vent, my apologies.

I have finally gotten LO a spot in my #1 dc pick starting this Monday.  Today was her last day (she's home with a cold) at the old dc, and recently I've just started worrying myself that this is a huge mistake moving her since we've had a pretty pleasant experience with her current dc.  I can tell they really love having her there, and she loves it there too!  I have seen a couple things I don't really like (a teacher who's occasionally in the ones room is kind of mean when speaking with the kids...and she's always sitting down it seems!).  Also, the new dc is closer to my work by a few miles, and there are fewer kids in the new dc.  But I know this old dc loves her and they know her...  

So...I'm just afraid the new dc won't love LO as much and she'll be miserable!  Ugh!  I wish this decision were more clear cut!  If anyone has similar experiences to share or some reassurance that would be great!  Thanks for "listening"! 

daisy662

I will be done with mat leave in a couple weeks and my LO will be starting DC. It seems like a great place and I am happy about sending him there, but of course am concerned it is the right decision. A little bit of a different situation than what you are in, but I just keep telling myself, he will be safe, and the worst case scenario is that if it doesn't work out, I can move him to a different place. Same goes for you - if it doesn't work out, move him back! Good luck!

Lahardy96

She'll be fine. Kids are resilient and it must have been your first coice for a good reason. And closer to work is a definite bonus. 

wychets

Lahardy96:

She'll be fine. Kids are resilient and it must have been your first coice for a good reason. And closer to work is a definite bonus. 

THIS!! I don;t have any experience with changing DC's but just wanted to wish you luck:)

aeh72

Think of it this way - you probably wouldn't have considered switching her from her old DC if there wasn't something bothering you enough to consider the new one when they had an opening.  Something is telling you it's time to move her.

azuremama

She'll be fine and they'll love her. And if it doesn't work out, you can always find something else--it's not permanent!

Starbear06

No experience with changing daycares but just wanted to let you know that I'm right there with you kind of. DS is starting daycare on Monday and although he's going to a good daycare (not my first choice since we're still on waitlist) I can't help but think about how he'll do. I know everyone says that it's harder on the mom than child. 

I agree with pp. just give it time for adjustments and although she's doing well at her current DC you must have loved the #1 for a reason. Don't second guess your instincts. 

ns1

Thanks for all the reassurance!  I stopped by dc today to give them doughnuts and a thank you card, and the director said that if for any reason anything changed we were more than welcome to bring her back, so that kind of calmed some of my nerves.  I think it's just more of that I-know-how-it-is-here-and-it's-ok versus I-have-little-idea-what-to-expect at the new place.  I'm going to give it some time and hopefully I'll remember why I'm making the change!  

LeahCK

I just went through the same thing and the old dc told me that if it doesn't work out to call them. No worries. I knew that they'd probably get booked quickly but atleast told me that. I felt MUCH better. Let the old dc know that you loved them and the reasons you picked the new dc previously. Let them know that you have grown to love them too and so has your LO. Let them know that if it doesn't work out if it's ok with them that you'd call them back.

PP said it's not permanent. It's not. You're the MOMMY! You can change ANYTHING (include moving heaven and earth) for your LO. No fear the Mommy is here. No matter what it WILL be OK!!

Lots of Hugs. I'm finally settling in again after 3 weeks!! ugghhh.