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Pulling Kids Out of Daycare

JeNVeN27JeNVeN27
in Toddlers: 12 - 24 Months

Ever since DD has arrived 3+ months ago, DH and I have been playing with the idea of me quitting my job and being a SAHM. My DS is just about 16months old and has been in daycare full-time since he was 12 weeks old. During my maternity leave with DD, I kept DS at home with me 3 days a wk and he went to daycare the other 2 days. He seemed to love being home with me and DD. However, I know he enjoys daycare as well and is very outgoing and social there. This may sound ridiculous, but I am torn on whether to quit my job or not because I dont know if he'd rather be in daycare than home with his sister and I. If I quit, we would not be able to afford to keep him there even part-time. My pediatrician assures me that being able to stay home with my kids is a blessing and I should take advantage of it. And, being home with them would be incredible, I just feel bad taking him away from an environment that he has grown accustom to and seems to enjoy. Does anyone one have any experience in this situation. Any advice or comments would be apprciated!! TIA!!

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Re: Pulling Kids Out of Daycare

  • TheNerdyKatieTheNerdyKatie
    Could you get him involved with other activities such as play groups and story time at the local library?
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  • KKMKKM
    I am in almost the same situation.   I am positive I am going back to work (dont think I want to SAH) but for what we will pay in daycare we could get a nanny cheaper.  I feel like DS would be miserable at home with a nanny and dc #2
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  • preg_amypreg_amy

    Honestly, I felt terrible taking DS out of daycare because he liked it there. He had friends and he loved his teachers.

    But, I wanted to be home with him.  I needed to quit my job (long, complicated story) and we couldn't afford to take him there if I quit (I worked there and got a discount).

    Now that he's home, he seems happy.  We've got a few things lined up in the next few weeks to get him out and socializing.  I've been slacking on that since it's winter and harder to go out.  But he really seems happy at home too.

    So just do what your instincts are telling you to do.  If you would be happy staying at home, then just take him out.  He probably won't be affected by it as much as you think.

    Mama to Elliot (11.09.08) and Jude (09.01.11)
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  • ErinNConnorsMomErinNConnorsMom

    I hear ya...the hardest part of me quitting my job and staying home was taking Erin out of daycare.  Her dcp was very sweet and reassured me that it would be my best decision ever.

    We stay busy with playdates, library story time, and trips to the park.  Don't second guess your importance as a mom!  Take advantage of this wonderful opportunity and just stay involved in the community.  You'll be able to give your LO's the best of both worlds that way.

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