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sunny
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Name: Stephanie
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Anyone else starting to think about daycare?
I was told most places have waiting lists, I am just starting to do some research since I am home this week.
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Posted 10/18/05 11:15 AM |
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jacardi
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Name: me
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Re: Anyone else starting to think about daycare?
Yup I started looking yesterday, I went to 1 place which was a day care center and today I am looking at a day care home to compare the 2. I really wish I could find someone to come to my house and babysit but they so hard to find. Check out this website it gives you places that are licensed & shows any violations etc.
http://www.ocfs.state.ny.us/ccfs_facilitysearch/
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Posted 10/18/05 12:01 PM |
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JRG71
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Re: Anyone else starting to think about daycare?
I'm looking for a mother's helper or nanny - Gonannies.com is a good resource.
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Posted 10/18/05 12:28 PM |
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Shelly
She's 7!!!
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Re: Anyone else starting to think about daycare?
yes- and i am so unhappy about it. I found a place down the block from where i live- its Montessori. I am afraid to find out how much it costs. I may just have a nanny. I don't know...
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Posted 10/18/05 2:26 PM |
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05mommy09
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Re: Anyone else starting to think about daycare?
Posted by sunny
I was told most places have waiting lists, I am just starting to do some research since I am home this week.
Sunny where are you located?
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Posted 10/18/05 3:03 PM |
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JRG71
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Re: Anyone else starting to think about daycare?
I'm working from home 2 days a week so I only need someone for 3 days. I priced Tutor Time for a newborn and it's expensive - But so are all day care centers.
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Posted 10/18/05 3:42 PM |
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bethsiar
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Name: Beth
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Re: Anyone else starting to think about daycare?
I keep thinking I should be a SAHM/Nanny. I wonder if there is a way to do that?
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Posted 10/18/05 3:47 PM |
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bethsiar
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Name: Beth
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Re: Anyone else starting to think about daycare?
Posted by JRG71
I'm working from home 2 days a week so I only need someone for 3 days. I priced Tutor Time for a newborn and it's expensive - But so are all day care centers.
My neice went to Tutor Time in Northport and then in Smithtown I think, and they are very happy with it.
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Posted 10/18/05 3:48 PM |
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Janice
Sweet Jessie Quinn
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Re: Anyone else starting to think about daycare?
Posted by bethsiar
I keep thinking I should be a SAHM/Nanny. I wonder if there is a way to do that?
I always think about that too.
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Posted 10/18/05 3:54 PM |
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sunny
Life is good!
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Name: Stephanie
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Re: Anyone else starting to think about daycare?
Posted by Janice
Posted by bethsiar
I keep thinking I should be a SAHM/Nanny. I wonder if there is a way to do that?
I always think about that too.
Well let me know! I need one!
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Posted 10/18/05 4:02 PM |
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CaseyGirl
Mommy to 3 Boys :)
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Re: Anyone else starting to think about daycare?
Posted by bethsiar
I keep thinking I should be a SAHM/Nanny. I wonder if there is a way to do that?
good question....how does one establish themselves as a nanny? I'd love to do that!
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Posted 10/18/05 4:13 PM |
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JRG71
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Re: Anyone else starting to think about daycare?
Posted by bethsiar
Posted by JRG71
I'm working from home 2 days a week so I only need someone for 3 days. I priced Tutor Time for a newborn and it's expensive - But so are all day care centers.
My neice went to Tutor Time in Northport and then in Smithtown I think, and they are very happy with it.
THANKS!!!
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Posted 10/18/05 4:15 PM |
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bethsiar
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Name: Beth
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Re: Anyone else starting to think about daycare?
I should add too, that I remember my SIL telling me that now my 4 year old neice knows the computer better than she does!
But on the negative side, one time she came home with a bite mark (that can happen anywhere but a bit of a turn off to day care lol)
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Posted 10/18/05 4:22 PM |
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Janice
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Re: Anyone else starting to think about daycare?
I was a nanny when I was 16-19. I loved it. I had babysat for a family since I was 12, then I started doing the summer months, then I did it for a year.
It is something that I would consider when I have a baby, maybe watch a 2 yr old.
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Posted 10/18/05 4:35 PM |
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michele31
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Name: Michele
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Re: Anyone else starting to think about daycare?
If you want to watch children in your home you need a license from the country, a CPR course. Also, you need to decide if you will be claiming the income or trying to work off the books. And insurance against anything happening to the child in your home is important as well.
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Posted 10/18/05 10:48 PM |
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nrthshgrl
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Re: Anyone else starting to think about daycare?
Bite marks will definitely happen - especially in the 1-2 year old rooms where they're learning to express their emotions but can't communicate yet.
I love my daycare - and it took almost 2years to get in (actually 1 year and 6 mos). The more expensive places obviously don't have waiting lists.
I dont think most Montessori takes infants, do they? Never mind just did a Manhattan search - parkwest & riverside do.
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Posted 10/19/05 12:51 AM |
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ARIELSMOM
Love my Babes
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Name: MEREDITH
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Re: Anyone else starting to think about daycare?
You can become a nanny or "certified" babysitter. You have to take a few classes (child abuse i know is one of them). Then you have to take a test. People come to your come to make sure its safe, and if all goes well, you can be a babysitter.
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Posted 10/19/05 8:14 AM |
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