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Should I Switch from Day Care to Nanny?
Read all 6 responses: "Has anyone ever switched from day care to nanny? I have an almost 3 year old and a 9 month old. They are both very active, happy kids ...
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- My kids (6, 4, and 2) have never been in a daycare. I stayed home until my 4 year old was 13 months, and then my sister has been watching them for the past three years...
- I switched from day care to nanny when my twins were 4 months. It was so hard to coordinate drop off/pick up and they kept getting sick. I had a nanny that paid attent...
- Hi H., I haven't switched but my kids are in a daycare and I was severely opposed to it in the beginning thinking we were going to get a nanny but went the daycare ro...
Interview Questions for Daycare
Jun 5, 2009 ... Read all 6 responses: "I'm going to interview daycare centers tomorrow for my baby girl (who has yet to be born, but will be starting ...
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- Hi, I would ask: Is there a secured website where I can see the interactions of her classroom while I am at work? How do you feel about new mommies calling during th...
- Hi M., I was an Asst Dir at a very large daycare in Keller. The ladies that have answered you have given you very good questions to ask as well as info to the licen...
- Hi There, Here you go...(sorry so long) I used this when my oldest started 4 years ago and updated it with my second. #1 rule... don't be intimidated if they act funn...
Taking Naps at Day Care
Read all 4 responses: "I have an 11 month old who just started going back to day care.I am a teacher and 3 wonderful month off with her.
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- How great that you got to spend the summer months with your daughter. I guess you could look on a positive note that she loves her daycare so much she can stand to sle...
- when my child starts waking up alot at nite and not naping as well she has an ear infection or the start of an ear infection. (most of the time) Best of luck, L.
- My daughter has been in daycare since 3 months and does not take naps for the most part. We have about a 45 minute commute in the morning, where she takes a small nap...
What Questions Should I Ask In-home Daycare Provider in Interview?
Read all 4 responses: "I'm a teacher and have stayed home this last school year w/ my now 14 month old daughter. Unfortunately, I'm going to have to return ...
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- Make a list of what is important to you and bring it with you. Just go down the list. Ask where she will be having nap time how long they go down, what food will s...
- Hi D., I'm a registered daycare too and I agree with the advice you have gotten. Its important that they are registered first but I wouldn't put too much on the home...
- I would definitely call references. That is going to give you a better idea of her level of care better than the licensing information. I've been where you are a...
Needing in Home Daycare for My 7Month Old ****
Read all 4 responses: "Hello, I have been in a bind for the past 2 weeks needing backup daycare, but now we need to find something permanent.
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- Where are you located?
- Hi J., I am a daycare provider in Tempe. I do offer back up care in my home. If this is something I can help with please call me at ###-###-#### or email me at ____@__...
- I'm a stay at home mom who was caring for a infant boy who has just left my care for the summer. If you are interested in meeting or talking that would be great. I'm v...
Daycare Cost for Two Kids and Moving Soon - Torn What to Do.....
Read all 6 responses: "I have a 27 month old and an 11 wk old. I am going back to work next week and originally was going to put my newborn into the daycare ...
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- I agree with the other Nicole (different spelling than mine! LOL)and her financial-savvy advice. Times are tough for many and you can only control so much of it. Gr...
- As a daycare provider, I would suggest you do not move daycares unless you REALLY have to. Your son has enough changes in his life and another huge change with the mo...
- I feel for you. It sounds like there's a lot of uncertainty for you right now. What is certain is the economy and housing sales are in a slump right now. Without kn...
Gift for Daycare Provider
Read all 4 responses: "Does anyone have any practical gift ideas for my daughter's daycare provider? Her birthday is coming up and I would like to get her ...
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- I've also given gift certificates to a mall or group of stores/restaurants. My newest favorite gift is giving edible arrangements as gifts. Fresh fruit dipped in c...
- How old is she? Do you think she'd appreciate a gift certificate to a spa? Maybe get her a manicure/pedicure or let her choose what services she'd like. Par Exsal...
- How about a gift certificate to get a massage? Massage Envy has pretty reasonable prices on their massages.
Seeking Daycare Recs for the Richardson Area
Read all 4 responses: "I am seeking any recommendations on daycare in the Richardson area around coit rd and aprapaho. My daughter is 21 months old."
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- I recommend Spring Creek Private School and Daycare. Its on Spring Creek near intersection of Coit and beltline. Price is most reasonable i could find, we just moved...
- We really like Oak Creek at Collins and Jupiter. Not sure if that is too far for you. A friend has her child at Kindercare which is at Campell and 75 (near Gunthers ...
- Hi A., I am a childcare provider in Richardson. I'm full at the moment, but you can call Brenda Inman at ###-###-####. She can give you referrals to providers in R...
Issues with Daycare....should We Go to a New One?
Sep 19, 2009 ... Read all 6 responses: "My 2 year old son has been at his current daycare since he was 6 months old. We like the place and so does he.
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- I would switch. It is the job of the teachers to keep all the kids safe, and teaching a 2 year old to defend himself physically is unacceptable. I would make sure yo...
- I think, to a certain point, that you should let your son defend himself. Pushing and hitting not the answer, Teach your son to stand up for himself with his words and...
- I would suggest scheduling one more meeting with the daycare administrators and making it clear that you are uncomfortable with the idea of encouraging your son to pus...
What Is the Protocol on Gifts for In-home Daycare Providers?
Oct 30, 2009 ... Read all 6 responses: "What is the proper holiday gift to give a daycare provider who runs a small program out of her house?
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- In the past, I asked my caregiver's husband about personal gifts, specifially a massage gift cert. He said she has never used them because she doesn't have time. I g...
- I was a teacher, and a nanny, and now I am a Stay-at-home M. doing the in-home daycare thing. The most approprate gift is a holiday bonus of one weeks salary of what y...
- Dear M. M, I have been on both sides of this question. As the parent when my daughter was young and then later after I had my second child I stayed home and did lice...
