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If you use an in-home DCP

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What things did you look for and what things were red flags for you? ?We got a recommendation for an in-home DCP in the next neighborhood over, and when H called her she invited us to come to the Easter egg hunt she had this evening. ?We got to ask her about things we thought were important, and we were impressed that she had a big backyard, a safe playroom for the babies, a very clean house, she agreed with our EASY routine, she's licensed w/ the state and it seemed like all the kids really like her. ?Some of the children were after school drop-ins in about 1st or 2nd grade who'd been with her since birth. ?We also got to talk to a few of the parents about why they prefer her over a daycare facility, and so far we like everything we see. ?I did not see a single thing that made me think "ooooh, I don't know about this." ?She even held/carried Ian around for at least half an hour and he was very contented, and he's normally slow to warm up to people.

H wants to put a deposit down for an infant spot opening up in August, and I do too but I am just worried, I guess b/c it's change and also b/c she seems too good to be true. ?Am I missing something? ?Can she really be that attractive an option?

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Re: If you use an in-home DCP

  • lanie26lanie26 member

    Sometimes you just hit gold. We have an inhome daycare provider. She too is licensed and gets routine unannounced inspections. She has the BEST place. Beautiful home, big back yard, and the kids all get along really well.

    She loves Jo and Jo loves her. The moment I met her I just knew. We're SO happy. 

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  • chadandamychadandamy
    That sounds a lot like my dcp.  We have been there three months and I am VERY happy with her.  DS loves her and I have had very little complaint.  The small things will eventually get to you (silly things like she uses too many wipes, she used baby powder etc.) mostly because you want to be the one to take care of your baby.  I only get bothered by things because I am still sad sometimes that she gets to spend so much time with my little guy.  She really can be that great, our dcp is really that great.  If you like her put down the deposit.  Trust your gut - if you think it will be a good fit it likely will be!  Good luck!
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  • ourlittlebeanourlittlebean
    we knew ours was the right one for us very quickly. ?trust your gut!
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