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brownie
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2nd thoughts on daycare options...WWYD
My friend offered to watch DD 2.5 days a week this fall when I need help (she has a 1yr DS, my DD is 1 too)
I took her up on the offer while still on the waitlist for the daycare place we like
Now I'm having 2nd thoughts (and maybe DH too after spending more time at her house)...I mean everything is safe and all, but there are no books around, DD loves being read to, and looking through books, her DS seems to cling to her all day, like doesn't play with toys or anything...DD loves playing with toys (FP farm, little people toys etc) so it seems like she'll be playing alone 
Should I try it out for this one semester and then switch if I'm not happy since we're on a waitlist anyway?
The daycare called and said they have a spot opening for 2 days and I stupidly told them no its ok we need 3 days (I could have taken it and worked out the other day w/my friend  )
If I were to switch to daycare later, what would I say....ummm, thanks for helping us but we're more comfortable w/daycare?
WWYD?
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Posted 7/30/10 9:29 AM  |
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KennysMommy
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Re: 2nd thoughts on daycare options...WWYD
If you're more comfortable with daycare, then see if those 2 days are still available. You shouldn't settle for quality care for your DC.
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| Posted 7/30/10 9:31 AM |
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JenBenMen
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Re: 2nd thoughts on daycare options...WWYD
I would call the daycare. Have DD in there for 2 days. Once you are actually in there I bet the transition to 3 days will come soon.
It seems like a better environment for your DD. There are tons of activities for your DD.
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| Posted 7/30/10 9:33 AM |
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brownie
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Re: 2nd thoughts on daycare options...WWYD
I called the daycare
she's still on the waiting list...
so I'll stay on the waiting list, and have my friend watch until...
what do I say to my friend when there's an opening?
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| Posted 7/30/10 9:41 AM |
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lvdolphins
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Re: 2nd thoughts on daycare options...WWYD
Be honest with her now.
Tell her that your DD is on a waiting list and you appreciate her help until then.
Your DD will have a lot more to do in daycare. There's always something going on.
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| Posted 7/30/10 9:44 AM |
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BethanyLynn
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Re: 2nd thoughts on daycare options...WWYD
Posted by lvdolphins
Be honest with her now.
Tell her that your DD is on a waiting list and you appreciate her help until then.
Your DD will have a lot more to do in daycare. There's always something going on.
ITA
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| Posted 7/30/10 9:47 AM |
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Xelindrya
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Re: 2nd thoughts on daycare options...WWYD
Posted by BethanyLynn
Posted by lvdolphins
Be honest with her now.
Tell her that your DD is on a waiting list and you appreciate her help until then.
Your DD will have a lot more to do in daycare. There's always something going on.
ITA
I agree. Honest is best.
Why daycare? because it has a social environment you want. She needs to get used to strangers and learn to play with other children. Educaton emphasis on daycare too, they provide experiences on all sorts of different skills as they try to entertain them in different ways. etc
Those are some of the points I would use. And I have used. My aunt is actually thinking of quitting her job as a subsitute teacher to care for AJ full time. Tempting as that may be, free no less, I decided daycare was a better option.
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| Posted 7/30/10 10:24 AM |
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ny55angel
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Re: 2nd thoughts on daycare options...WWYD
I agree with the PP - stay on the wait list - be honest with her now.
Also - her DS might be acting like this now but if he hasn't been around other kids maybe he just doesn't know any better. Maybe having your DD there with him (while you wait for the spot at day care) will be good for him too !!
one more thing - If your friend doesn't have things that your DD likes - I would bring them in a "toy bag" and just say that they are her favorite things & you were thinking it would make her more comfortable.
Good luck !!
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| Posted 7/30/10 11:10 AM |
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nrthshgrl
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Re: 2nd thoughts on daycare options...WWYD
Posted by JenBenMen
I would call the daycare. Have DD in there for 2 days. Once you are actually in there I bet the transition to 3 days will come soon.
It seems like a better environment for your DD. There are tons of activities for your DD.
I agree. it sounds like the difference between paying someone to interact with your child all day long or someone who has a household to run and has 2 kids who are watched but left to their own devices for playtime.
Your dd probably won't be playing with other children her own age until she is older. They parallel play for some time and the jealous-clinging phase will pass so if you'd opt to use your friend, it is still workable.
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| Posted 7/30/10 11:34 AM |
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wingsofsong
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Re: 2nd thoughts on daycare options...WWYD
Posted by Xelindrya
Posted by BethanyLynn
Posted by lvdolphins
Be honest with her now.
Tell her that your DD is on a waiting list and you appreciate her help until then.
Your DD will have a lot more to do in daycare. There's always something going on.
ITA
I agree. Honest is best.
Why daycare? because it has a social environment you want. She needs to get used to strangers and learn to play with other children. Educaton emphasis on daycare too, they provide experiences on all sorts of different skills as they try to entertain them in different ways. etc
ITA! All good selling points, that probably won't insult your friend! In the meantime, while she is watching your daughter, maybe you could send a couple of books with her each morning, so she can read while she's there, since she loves it!
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