janinegirly
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I know it''s a very broad subject line, but I''m getting ready to start my little girl in daycare--or at least seriously look at it. We''ve had a thread on nannies, and so I''d like to hear about people''s experiences (pros and cons) with daycare.
In my case, my little girl will be aged 1 (or a bit older) when she enters daycare. I am hoping to limit it to 2 days a week, as I''ll be working from home 2 days a week, and the 3rd day plan on juggling homecare between myself, DH, and the MIL''s. I''ve visited the 2 daycares in our area, and have a strong preference for one-it had a cozier feel, smaller "class size" and very friendly staff. The price is about $800 for 2 days a week! (per month), but worth it in the end, and this area is expensive (but cheaper than NYC at least). I like that C would be able to interact in a cozy envioronment with others her age, but still have a majority of time at home with me.
I''m curious on others'' thoughts--specifically on part time daycare vs. full time (5 days a week) and also starting later (over a year old). Is it harder on them being older, or having few days at the daycare (for consistency)?
I am also looking into a part time nanny which provides the advantage of being at home, but it''ll take more time to find someone I am comfy with, plus I have some hangups with a strange woman in my house (and all the sterotypes of nannies..etc. While I know stereotyping isn''t fair, I''d rather not deal with the potential drama). But if I get a great recommendation that we can afford, I''d certainly consider it.
Sorry for the rambling, pipe in if you have any thoughts on any of this...or something related!
In my case, my little girl will be aged 1 (or a bit older) when she enters daycare. I am hoping to limit it to 2 days a week, as I''ll be working from home 2 days a week, and the 3rd day plan on juggling homecare between myself, DH, and the MIL''s. I''ve visited the 2 daycares in our area, and have a strong preference for one-it had a cozier feel, smaller "class size" and very friendly staff. The price is about $800 for 2 days a week! (per month), but worth it in the end, and this area is expensive (but cheaper than NYC at least). I like that C would be able to interact in a cozy envioronment with others her age, but still have a majority of time at home with me.
I''m curious on others'' thoughts--specifically on part time daycare vs. full time (5 days a week) and also starting later (over a year old). Is it harder on them being older, or having few days at the daycare (for consistency)?
I am also looking into a part time nanny which provides the advantage of being at home, but it''ll take more time to find someone I am comfy with, plus I have some hangups with a strange woman in my house (and all the sterotypes of nannies..etc. While I know stereotyping isn''t fair, I''d rather not deal with the potential drama). But if I get a great recommendation that we can afford, I''d certainly consider it.
Sorry for the rambling, pipe in if you have any thoughts on any of this...or something related!