New Mom Looking for InHome or Daycare Center

One of the advantages to a child care center is that they are monitored more often by different agencies. There is also many adults around and generally more than one care giver caring for your child. Also child care centers welcome you at any time and a lot of home care do not have open door policies. I have heard very good things about Primrose Schools and there are many locations in the metroplex. I have a friend that attends the Primrose School of Forest Creek in Plano and she could not be happier. check them out at www.myprimroseschool.com/forestcreek

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I would agree with the previous post re. the benefits of using a care center vs. in home. I too would've loved to use a nanny for my kids but I was afraid of what I'd heard on the news etc.. I guess my point is that with an inhome day care provider there is not a consistent check and balance. There is with a day care center. Lots of adults, parents in and out all day and many offer webcam monitoring. I know that this is a very difficult time and the best advice I can give you is to go with your "mommy instinct". If you don't feel comfortable with the situation then it probably isn't right for you and your son. The right place will come along and then you'll have peace of mind. Good luck in your search.

Hi- leaving your newborn with anyone is so hard <hugs> to you while you find he best option for your family! I know the stories that we hear in the media are awfull... but know that there are so many people out there that are angels and so loving! I was a nanny fom high school graduation till the day before I had my first child, and to be the honest I really miss it!

When you think about someone else "being mommy" during the day think about the other option... someone just watching. A great caregiver is going to love on your baby and he will be happy to be with them, sometimes sad to leave... thats a good thing because you know they are happy there! Just like when you or dad leave. Someone that is really loving on him is going to soothe him possbily like you would rather then having to let him cry it out. You can find this person in any setting- centers, in-home, nannies, or even your neibor! It's just finding it!

I'm in the process of trying to find someone to watch my little boy just one day a week... and that's what I'm trying to find, someone that's really going to love on him- not just watch him. I teach childbirth & breastfeeding classes and do labor doula support- so needless to say I love babies! :)

I wish you the best in finding the right place for your little bundle!