Should I switch B's daycare?

xbrooklyngrl · February 2010

So I've always had minor issues with B's daycare. Nothing crazy or serious enough for me to pull her but little things here and there with staff or how they handle certain things.

I've been contemplating for a while now switching her for her last year. Although she is learning where she is now, I feel like they spend wayyy too much time watching TV and not teaching them enough.

This place I've been looking at for a while now, is supposed to be really great. I have a few friends that have had their kids there and they've had nothing but great things to say. Its also a little less money because they have a universal Pre-k program which the government pays for 2 hours a day. This would be a 200 savings a month.

My only dilemma is B has been at this place since she was 3 months old. All her friends are there since they were babies. Is it a bad idea to move her in September and then move her again the following September for "real" school?

WWYD?

amiamish · February 2010

I'd do it, the savings and better school is the same reason we moved Jake-he adjusted great and LOVES his current school. His old one had them watching TV every night for an hour and I hated that. This one is SO much more learning and play.

joy143dh · February 2010

I think you mentioned good enough reasons to switch. Will the kids in the new school be going to K and grade school with her?

grja · February 2010

We moved DS when he was 2 because we just had a feeling that the one he was in wasn't good for him. The one we moved him too was a lot more expensive. We had a lot of the same concerens.

It was the BEST decision we made. He is thriving, loving it, and he has the best teachers. We're so happy we moved. He made new friends, and the new kids in his class were awesome. Sometimes your gut feeling is right about these things.

xbrooklyngrl · February 2010

I'm sure a lot of them will, it's still in the same area where my current daycare is, both are by my house and if most of the kids live in the area, they will be going to the same school.

I told her best friends mom last night and she said she'd move her son if I move B because she has the same issues I have and that he'd be miserable without her. I think all they care about is being together anyway. lol

amiamish · February 2010

xbrooklyngrl:

I'm sure a lot of them will, it's still in the same area where my current daycare is, both are by my house and if most of the kids live in the area, they will be going to the same school.

I told her best friends mom last night and she said she'd move her son if I move B because she has the same issues I have and that he'd be miserable without her. I think all they care about is being together anyway. lol

aw that's cool! move them at the same time and I bet there will be no issues!

xbrooklyngrl · February 2010

They have a wait list, I already put B on and she's calling today to add him.

I think it'll be great for her, I just wish I would've done it sooner like I wanted to.

amiamish · February 2010

oh dang!! I hate wait list... I hope it works out then!

npeacock · February 2010

xbrooklyngrl:

They have a wait list, I already put B on and she's calling today to add him.

I think it'll be great for her, I just wish I would've done it sooner like I wanted to.

Sounds like you already made up your mind! It will be a good move. I have decided that switching daycares is harder on us parents than it is on the kids!

joy143dh · February 2010

xbrooklyngrl:

I'm sure a lot of them will, it's still in the same area where my current daycare is, both are by my house and if most of the kids live in the area, they will be going to the same school.

I told her best friends mom last night and she said she'd move her son if I move B because she has the same issues I have and that he'd be miserable without her. I think all they care about is being together anyway. lol

I would 100% do it.

katie277s · February 2010

I've moved Logan 3 times now, and he has always adjusted just fine. Of course the first few days will be tough at drop off, but he loves going to his place now, and is excited to start kindergarten this fall. I say, if it will save you money, and you have great reviews from people you know, then go for it.

JOEBunny · February 2010

We are moving DD next year. She has been at her school for 2 years. She will go to the new school for 1 year, then a new one again. Almost everyone here does this because Georgia has a weird thing were they basically provide free "school" (daycare mostly) for 32.5 hours a week, but it is not community based like regular school, it is based in daycares and in some schools, but not the ones you would go to later most likely.

neesernicole · February 2010

No doubt, do it.

xbrooklyngrl · February 2010

thanks girls! I did kind of make up my mind a long time ago. I just hate change but I know I have to do it because its whats best for her and I really have no doubt this place is 100% better in every aspect.