Daycare recs - urgent

kathleen02 · March 2011

So my sister who has been watching my son had decided that she can no longer take the time to do so. I don't know what she thought it was going to be like but she cannot fit it in her schedule anymore. I'm furious but I understand it's her decision. I just wish she could have realized it waaaay before she did.

So now I need to find a suitable, respectable daycare to take my son to. I work in redmond (downtown) and live in bothell/kirkland (south bothell). I'm begging for some recommendations from you ladies here. Thank you so much!

m&m823 · March 2011

What's your budget? Do you want a center or in-home? You could call the Childcare Resource line too - you'll want to call each center and see who has room for an Infant (most expensive and smallest # of availabilities).

ohyeahdollface · March 2011

When do you need care to start by?

kathleen02 · March 2011

We're somewhat clueless when it comes to all this since we had planned long in advance for her to watch him. I'm just so upset with this turn of events. My sister is willing to watch him till we find a replacement..within reason. I think we have a solid month, probably not more though.

Is there a childcare resource line? I wonder what people do if they have a job transfer and need to seek childcare? I'm not sure what infant care rates are right now. $1500? I'm willing to do either a center or in-home, either has to be a respected and trustworthy place though.

m&m823 · March 2011

Yes - go to https://www.childcare.org. If you call the number, it's free. If you need it quick, There may be a few Kindercares in the area that have some infant openings. I've heard great things about the Bright Horizons in Bothell, but that is as pricey as it gets and usually has a long wait list. Your best bet is to call around and see when they could take an infant (up to 12 months old). Most of the chain centers (Kindercare, La Petit Academy, ect) are fairly reasonable. Best of luck!

ohyeahdollface · March 2011

YGPM!

StellaZ · March 2011

I highly recommend the infant room at The Discovery Center on Rose Hill in Kirkland. Also, we toured Evergreen Academy (a Montessori) in Totem Lake today.Very impressive. I think they both are in the 1300-1500 range for FT care.

MOHjen · March 2011

YGPM

I don't like to post where my daughter goes to daycare out in the open but I send you a great recommendation.

mrssmith717 · March 2011

MOHjen:
YGPM
I don't like to post where my daughter goes to daycare out in the open but I send you a great recommendation.

Good idea, Jen. I will keep that in mind in the future.

MOHjen · March 2011

I'm sure i'm being super paranoid, but you never know.

kathleen02 · March 2011

Thank you all so very much for your help. I'll look into each suggestion. It's just unfortunate we ended up in this situation. I'm not even thinking how this may put a strain my relationship with my sister...at least in the short term. Ugh.

m&m823 · March 2011

StellaZ:
I highly recommend the infant room at The Discovery Center on Rose Hill in Kirkland. Also, we toured Evergreen Academy (a Montessori) in Totem Lake today.Very impressive. I think they both are in the 1300-1500 range for FT care.

I called Evergreen Academy a couple weeks ago about infant openings and they said January was the earliest opening. I've alsways wondered about The Discovery Center - good to know it's recommended!

kathleen02 · March 2011

m&m823:
StellaZ:
I highly recommend the infant room at The Discovery Center on Rose Hill in Kirkland. Also, we toured Evergreen Academy (a Montessori) in Totem Lake today.Very impressive. I think they both are in the 1300-1500 range for FT care.

I called Evergreen Academy a couple weeks ago about infant openings and they said January was the earliest opening. I've alsways wondered about The Discovery Center - good to know it's recommended!

As in January 2012? Yikes.

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