Yes so I'm a little sensitive and perhaps I over reacted just a tad about the things I saw at the local Child Care Centre. But I was only anxious because I really am not sure that I'm doing the right thing leaving Sara there for two days when I return to work three days a week.
I'm going to miss her terribly and it means that I will only have her to myself one full day a week... And I'm sure that spot will get filled each week with play dates and catch ups ....
Looking seriously at Sara's timetable, I really really don't think I'm ready for this yet!
Have you got your children in care and how do you find it??
Showing posts with label Childcare. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Childcare. Show all posts
Monday, February 7, 2011
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Childcare or Not?
My little treasure Sara has been attending Occasional Care in a local suburb with some children that she knows. Its a half day once a week and she loves it. The staff adore her and she is a well behaved little girl for them at all times.
Today I took her to the local Childcare Center for a half day trial. This is where she will be going twice a week when I return to work, in 7 weeks time... (dread yuck blah).... I am blown away by the difference in standards and equipment, toys, books and routine.
I stayed and observed the staff and the room today for three hours while Sara played.
Afterwards I had to send the following email to the Manager Jenny:
Hmm... Do you think I was perhaps a bit too straight forward with her?
But then again, I don't want to have to suffer the consequences of a child that's been handled roughly or a child that's constantly getting sick from being in childcare either!
If this is going to be acceptable behaviour to her then Sara will not be attending this centre at all.
What are your thoughts on and experiences with Childcare?
Today I took her to the local Childcare Center for a half day trial. This is where she will be going twice a week when I return to work, in 7 weeks time... (dread yuck blah).... I am blown away by the difference in standards and equipment, toys, books and routine.
I stayed and observed the staff and the room today for three hours while Sara played.
Afterwards I had to send the following email to the Manager Jenny:
But then again, I don't want to have to suffer the consequences of a child that's been handled roughly or a child that's constantly getting sick from being in childcare either!
If this is going to be acceptable behaviour to her then Sara will not be attending this centre at all.
What are your thoughts on and experiences with Childcare?
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