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Toddlers: 12 - 24 Months
carmenlarue
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Am I gonna be forced to put DDin a DayCAre???
carmenlarue
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We haven't had any luck with home care or SAHM's in the area to sit for us FT. I've got 1 more week to go, its like trying to find a job! I can't leave her anywhere of course and if I don't find something soon DCP is gonna have to do. No it won't kill us, but it's NMS. Maybe if she were older. Im just still so sad we gotta do this.
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Re: Am I gonna be forced to put DDin a DayCAre???
my DS just started DC in August. I hate it- even now.
But, he is learning already. He is having fun and I figure if he has to be away from me he may as well learn to get along and play with other kids his age.
So, like you, it isn't our ideal situation but there are benefits. Keep your head up! She will be fine if she does have to go to DC.
I'm forced to put my daughter in daycare every day. It's horrible. She learns to interact with other children her age, eats well-balanced meals, has stories read to her, learns sign language, gets tons of fresh air, naps beautifully and loves her teachers.
The horror.
The horror. Anyways, have you looked into nanny services in your area? maybe you would be more comfy with that atleast until you find what you are looking for.
haha! I'm about to enroll DS in day care just two mornings a week to get these benefits!
thanks to mamamyers, who may or may not have made this jpg. Just covering my arse.
I second this. I frickin puffyheart my DCP. That are amazing. The thought that someone feels they are "above" daycare is beyond me.
Well put C&J. I agree 100%. DS and I both love his daycare.
What about a nanny to come to your house? If you get in gear quickly you can probably line up a bunch of phone interviews and narrow it down.
We used nannies4hire.com, but I've also heard alot of people use care.com. There's always CL too.
Sorry but I LOL with this.
Being serious, you can look for a Nanny or make an arragement with a DC to put your DD for a couples of month while you look for other arragement.
that's pretty much quality daycare - and its great and available most places! Look at the daycare, ask about activities and see how everyone is doing
Really, there are some awesome daycares out there. But I understand money can be an issue too. Finding the right fit takes some doing.
We have L in an awesome daycare right now, but there is absolutely no way in hell I can pay double that for two children. We'll have to move her. I dread finding a cheaper daycare that's just as nice.
i agree .. oh the horror !!!
mine has a blast at daycare, she's got her 2 bffs and is already learning things that she would have NEVER learned if she was at home alone w/ h and/or myself.
I actually prefer centers to in-home or private caretakers.
I just don't feel comfortable leaving my child in the care of an individual person with no outside supervision (other than close friends or family). I love the safety and accountability daycare centers offer.
I don't get why a SAHM or other home care where there is basically carte blanche to do whatever sounds better than an actual accredited daycare center where they have to be held accountable for everything your child does/eats and they get to be with other kids in a structured environment all day. I'd much rather my son in a daycare than home care (with someone other than me).
My friend's son is naturally shy. He had a nanny (and I don't have anything against nannies, I just personally prefer daycare for accountibility and socialization) from when he was just a few months until about 3 weeks ago (20 mo). He was so used to just being with the nanny, he didn't even know how to play with other kids. He would make himself throw up when he had to be with other kids. My friend put him in daycare and he is THRIVING. He came to my house for playgroup the other day and didn't try to throw up, didn't cling to his mother, and was totally interacting with the other kids. She said- "Notice anything different?" I said, "Yeah, he's PLAYING." Obviously that doesn't happen to every kid with a nanny but that's just an example of one way working better for someone than another.
My DD loves going to daycare! Ofcourse, I wish I could just stay home with her, but not at this time. IF you find one you love, you will be happy and so will she! Good luck! It is hard but gets better!
I really didn't want to have to put DD in daycare either, but we need both incomes in order to live in the nice area with nice parks/good schools etc.
She started Sept 1st and goes 3 days/week. She really likes it, and they are really sweet to her. She has made some friends, and it has really helped her with routine (she used to resist napping at home - now she'll nap for hours).
A few teachers that I know have always said you can really tell the difference between kids that went to daycare and those that didn't. The ones that did were generally more social, more secure/less separation anxiety, and learned faster. I am sure that is not always the case 100% of the time, but daycare is not evil!