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February 2012 Moms
gym childcare
So, I realize (as someone just posted about this earlier), that I don't spend very much time away from DD. When she was a tiny little baby, it was hard for me to rationalize leaving her with someone who could not care for her as well as I could (this does not include DH). Well, she's a little older now and easier to please and I'm trying not to be such a control freak. I am also starting to realize that I NEED some time away from her, I need some me time. I stay home with her for the most part (i work VERY part-time, and sometimes, for example, this week & next, just don't work at all), and I think I've been very unhappy in the house all the time doing the same old thing with her every day.
I've tossed around the idea of getting a gym membership. I think I need the exercise and little A probably needs the socialization, to be honest. I think a new environment and new toys would be good for her. However, I am a little leery of gym daycares. From what I understand, they don't have to follow state-mandated ratios and such. The gym I am considering seems pretty small & when i toured it, there were only 2 kids in the kids center (a brother & sister). I am sure it wouldn't take me long to figure out the slow times and the busier times, and try to avoid busy times. But, I am still nervous since I have never left A with someone other than family, let alone someone watching multiple children. Do any of you guys belong to a gym? What is your experience with the childcare facility? Would any of you be nervous about this as well?
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Re: gym childcare
Our gym has cameras that monitor the childcare room and you can watch the feed on any of the TV's on the equipment. I have never used it but I know for babies that aren't walking you have to bring them by appointment. I assume this is so they have enough help? In this case, I would use the childcare.
I think it all depends on the circumstances.
I am currently trying out a gym (10day free trial) and have taken my 2kids twice so far. Both times they did great. DS was very happy to hang out with the babysitters and watch the bigger kids. At this gym they will take kids over 6weeks old. During their busiest hours M-F 9-11:30 they have a separate baby room open with swings, bouncers, exersaucers. The rest of the time they have the babies out in the big main room. They do not change diapers or feed them (no food or drinks allowed b/c of allergies). If the child needs to be changed, fed, or is just inconsolable, they will page you over the loudspeaker.
Most gyms will let you do a 1-2 week trial for free, so definitely try it out first before you commit, to make sure you are comfortable with LO there. I would ask them what their busy times are so you can avoid going then. Also make sure to ask what their daycare hours are b/c they are usually not open as early/late as the gym itself is.
I think its a good experience for kids to be around other caregivers especially as they get older. Lots of babies get separation anxiety around a year old, so it would definitely be better if you can get her used to it now.