Hi there. I just had a baby in December and I am headed back to work. I found a great little daycare near my house and my daughter will be starting in a week. Does anyone have any advice on how I can best prepare her and myself for the transition?
WOW! reading these questions and responses is a huge help. I am exactly in the same situation, except I have not found the right day care yet. Could you recommend the one you chose? I had my daughter in December and have to go back to work. I am already crying about it. It is so hard, but not much choice. Please let me know how it goes, and if you can recommend the place that would be wonderful.
K.
I had my son in August and he started daycare in January. I first interviewed with my daycare provider and brought my son with me just so she could meet him and so that I could get a feel for her. Since his daycare is around the corner from my job, I would stop by on my lunches to check in on him to make sure everything was okay. Being a first time mom I was very nervous about dropping my son off with a stranger, but after a few weeks I slowly but surely felt more and more comfortable with his new situation.
Be prepared for a tear fest. She may still be small enough that when you leave her with a caregiver, she wont cry.. but trust me.. the first couple of times you will! I know with my oldest daughter, she was in daycare from the time she was 6 weeks old. When she got to her attachment phase, it was hard to leave with her screaming that she wanted to come with Mommy. But I was reassured by the caring staff that 2 mins after I left, she was just fine. Good Luck!
Hi D.. I actually just went through something like this. My 4 year old started going to Head Start. I think I was the one with the seperation problems.
You just need to nderstand that tears are natural. Don't feel bad about what you are doing. You are trying to give your girls a better life. Also, daycare can be really good for them-socially, mentally, and spiritully.
I know you may be a little scared to "let your girls go" but you'll always come home to them. They love you and you love them. It's not like your leaving them forever. They will learn to make friends and be content without you for a few hours everyday. I know this will work out for you. It'll take some time getting used to, and maybe a few tears, but in the end this is probably the best thing for you all.
Good luck with this. Write us back so we know how it goes. Best Wishes, T.
Be prepare with the separation, take a few time to be ready all the papers, emergency # and people can help you with this new adventure
contact with places as Community Connection for Childcare and they have a safe people as us, with license and we can do our best to have the babies safe and secure in our in home childcare
we have to go to school and prepare for first aide and cpr and also some classes how to prepare very good and nutritional food
so if you have any other question send a message
Mary
Hi D. -
I'm getting ready to go back to work in 1 month and my daughter will be 3 months. Does your great daycare happen to be in Roseville by any chance?? I'm nervous about going back to work and haven't found a great place for her yet. How is yours working out? I hope well!
D.
Hi D.,
I read all of the responses to your question and noticed that many of the moms are in the same boat and are curious to know where you have your baby in day care. I too am wondering for future reference. Would you mind sharing what day care facility you have your baby in and if you like it?
I have a three year who goes to Little Blossoms Montessori on South Land Park and she loves it. They do not take children until they're 18 months so if you need a place in the future I would recommend it.
My husband and I are trying to get pregnant and I am already looking into where I can take my "future" baby when he or she turns 3 months. I would LOVE to stay home but unfortunately don't have that option. I know how long it takes to find the right place and to actually get in so I am starting my search early. Please let me know if you have any advice.
Thank you!
Hello D.,
I know exactly how you feel since I myself have been back to work since October after having my little girl in July. I am a single mother now of a 14 yr old and a 9 month old. My mom has been watching her and moved in with me but since she is 64 years old she can only do this until she is 12mths. I dread having to out her in day care and very nervous about the whole thing. My 1st one I was a stay at home mom but things change. I am looking now before she turns 1 for a great daycare. Please let me know if you found anyone you can recommend.
