Part Time Daycare - What would work best?

Libramom2b

So I'll be unemployed for the month of Dec, but back working in Jan. DS started Daycare mid Oct. I can't take him out for the whole month (2 yr waiting list) plus I'm not sure I would want to anyway b/c he just got in a schedule. The daycare said they woudl work with me on some sort of part time schedule, and have asked if I want to do 5 days a week half days, a few days a week whole days or some combo of the two. WWYD?

SarahFin

I think I'd rather do a few whole days instead of carting him over there everyday...  Are they giving you a discounted 1/2 day rate or 3-day rate? 

erinmdtobe

I would do whole days.  That way you aren't having to pack all the stuff everyday for a few hours.

beenbizzy

I would do whole days and I would also do them consecutively. 

OhioUBride

I would do whole days...  that way he's in the full day routine.

Also, it's easier for you to get stuff done if you have a full day to commit.

I get every other friday off and it's amazing how fast a day can fly by if you're running errands or working on a project at home.

madhatter2003

we do MWF with my DD right now. It's great as she has T/TH at home with my DH and they get to play and she gets longer naps those days, but gets 3 days with her 'friends' at school.

It's worked really well for us. 

RubyRed7

I agree with whole days. Less packing and driving...

katy75

beenbizzy:

I would do whole days and I would also do them consecutively. 

Ditto. 

bridetobe0jb

I guess I'd pick the cheapest option.  If the same I'd probably pick the 5 days half time.  That way you have a designated time everyday you can do whatever you want and you don't always have to take him. 

Whatever you decide - get in writing that DS can return full time when you need.

marrymemylove

Much easier on the kid to do 5 days but shorter hours. All the kids I've seen doing a few days a week get so unsettled because they get out of daycare routine.

hilltop

I take DS to daycare MTW 7am to 6pm every week. It works great for our family.