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blueshamrock7 · January 2012

Just fell in love with a daycare that is actually the most expensive out of all the daycares we're looking at. It's $32 more a week for PT than the one we are going to next and it's 4 minutes (literally) down the street. We also have family who also uses it (my husband's cousin & his wife send our goddaughter there, they live just down the street, too). They never close for snow days, which is a plus, and since they are a national center, they have one in the next town over which can accomodate you if there is a black out (during Hurricane Irene, this was an option for our goddaughter and had our baby been born... instead of been being conceived haha... we would have used this because we both still had to work, even though there was no power for 4 days!). Here is the part we will benefit from the most, which is unique to ALL the centers around here - once they hit the 1 year old room and up, they get fed breakfast, lunch & two snacks - all food comes from the center... and if you need before or aftercare when they are school age, they also offer it for our school district only in our town with a school bus for dropping kids off or picking them up. I doubt we'd need it, but nice to know it is an option. Oh, I am convincing myself.

Here was my husband's only thing he didn't like (!!!): They use rediretion as a discipline tool... instead of sending you in a time out alone, they send you in a time out with a teacher to talk to you about what you did wrong and then they bring you back and redirect you to something else. LOL I have no problems with that - my husband thinks you should have to pay the price in an isolated time out if you do something wrong haha. I get it. But I told him our kid will never do anything wrong, so it's a moot point ;-)

Would you pay an extra $128 a month?? It is still under our budgeted daycare cost since we originally budgeted for fulltime, but realized we will need less than 30 hours a week.

joshandpanda · January 2012

If you feel more comfortable there, and do have the budget for it, I say do it... it'll put your mind at ease when your little girl is there

TBsquared · January 2012

Thats quite a bit more, I guess it comes down to what you are willing to pay and what you can afford. You asked if I wold pay the extra, probably not. It seems like your paying for alot of extra perks that you probably wont need, but that would be nice to have...

NemoJr · January 2012

Yes, absolutely. If it will give you a comfortable place to send your baby, then go for it. It is also a great perk that they serve food- a lot of places make you bring your own and this would help save you some sanity.

LadyEmmaD · January 2012

I would absolutely pay more for peace of mine.

In regards to the discipline, do you think if you told them that you wanted your child to be put in an isolated time out they'd do it? I would think they'd be receptive to your parenting choices.

panda10 · January 2012

joshandpanda:
If you feel more comfortable there, and do have the budget for it, I say do it... it'll put your mind at ease when your little girl is there

This. Are you getting food at the other ones? You'll spend more than $30 a week on little lunches and snacks and breakfast if the other ones make you buy it.

jebek320 · January 2012

Go with your gut.

We're also considering a center that will be $120 per month more than the "middle of the road" option that we are also very interested in. The more expensive center is annoying in that we would need a back-up plan for snow days and certain holidays, we'd have to pay for lunches/snacks, and they have all these silly fees for different things. However, the thing about it that I love is that it is set-up more like a pre-school than a daycare. Once LO hits the toddler years, he'll be getting music class, Spanish, art class, pre-literacy, math, etc with certified teachers. Logically, I know that my little guy will be just as well taken care of and will do just as well developmentally at the less expensive center. However, the early interventionist in me loves the idea of someone interacting and working with him during structured times of the day instead of so much free-play. The center was also highly recommended by a co-worker of mine who is very picky and whose insight I respect very much.

So, I think for us, I will probably give up the cleaning lady I was so looking forward to hiring after my maternity leave ends and send him to the more expensive center. We will probably go tour and ask all of our questions in March and then go from there.

Good Luck!

blueshamrock7 · January 2012

panda10:

joshandpanda:
If you feel more comfortable there, and do have the budget for it, I say do it... it'll put your mind at ease when your little girl is there

This. Are you getting food at the other ones? You'll spend more than $30 a week on little lunches and snacks and breakfast if the other ones make you buy it.

No food at any of the other centers. The most expensive one starts giving full meals (breakfast, lunch & two snacks a day) as soon as they move into the second infant room (around 1-2), which is a huge plus. I've decided on the most expensive one for sure, but now are just waiting to make sure the director will accomodate our very strange schedule. We met with a director in training today because the director was out at a meeting for the center (it's a national center so there are others in the area) and he said he would have to check her. Of course, he said he didn't see it being a huge problem and he couldn't see why she would turn us away, especially when they don't have anyone signed up yet for August, but he said she would have to let us know. Fingers crossed for us because it is by far my favorite place!!!

Abjurback · January 2012

From the standpoint of early childhood education, redirection is a popular method of discipline with that age group (at least in my area). It usually solves the issue quickly and with little added intervention.

blueshamrock7 · January 2012

Abjurback:
From the standpoint of early childhood education, redirection is a popular method of discipline with that age group (at least in my area). It usually solves the issue quickly and with little added intervention.

I have no problems with redirection - especially the younger the child! I agree with my husband after a certain age only... but he isn't going to not send them their based on that, anyway lol. And I forgot to answer, for the PP who asked if we could have them not use redirection - no, we would have to sign the form saying they use redirection lol.

sfurton31 · January 2012

This sounds very similar to a daycare company that I worked for for many years. The redirection, when used properly, really works. It takes their minds off the negative behavior they were doing and helps them make a better choice instead. At our center we were not allowed to use time-outs even if the parents requested it. It was against our policies. Having the meals available for the kids is a great option, especially since they make sure the meals are well rounded. usually a fruit with breakfast and a fruit and vegetable with lunch. It helps the kids eat a larger variety of foods that they might not eat at home. They learn to eat family style and learn table manners and how to clear their plate when they're finished. If I had the choice I would pay the extra for this option. It teaches kids a lot of things and makes your packing up for the day much easier. You know they're getting a hot meal at daycare and they can eat until they are full. Very worth it.

babydawson · January 2012

I worked at a daycare at our church for a few years and my mom has worked at the same one for over 30 years. I think it is worth it for you to love where they go. We spend so much money on our houses and our cars and other things. I would rather spend more money on who cares for my child and do with less somewhere else.

Our daycare fed the kids too and I think it would not only save money but also time in the mornings. Who doesn't want more time in the mornings?!

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