When did you start looking at daycare centers?

2-Step · January 2009

I am wondering how early I need to start resesarching and getting on a list for day care centers in this area. I had two friends tell me that they got on waiting lists when they were only 3 months pregnant and that lists can be as much as a year long! This seems crazy, but I want to make sure I get a good daycare. I won't need daycare until next November. When should I start looking? I live in Snohomish County, but work in King County so I want something in between.

preston18 · January 2009

If you want a center, I'd suggest looking now. Home daycares can wait longer, I think. I reserved my November spot (for a center) in February.

greenmtbride · January 2009

When I called around to daycare centers in Renton, they all had 9 month waiting lists. I got on a list asap just to give myself a backup option while I continue to look into home daycares.