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Daycare recommendations for toddler?
Anyone have any recommendations in the beach cities area, or nearby? I am unhappy with current daycare and want to move my fosterbaby asap. I checked out care.com but those people charge a fortune! (at $15 an hour for full time, that's over $2000!). And I'm scared to pick someone that didn't come recommended. I can't imagine it. Any ideas?
Re: Daycare recommendations for toddler?
i used www.ccrcla.org for my searches.
good luck!
I replied to your post on the money matters board about being a SAHM... I'd encourage you to go for it (as i think I'm going to do myself!) but if you need a beach cities referal, I can ask one of my friends the name of the lady who watches her son in El Segundo. Where do you live? what would be close to you?
2b, I really appreciate your support! I feel I was flamed somewhat for wanting to possibly quit to SAH. But I think some nesties are mad because I mentioned I wanted to quit when my dad got sick too. They're just sick of me posting about the same thing again.
I am in South Redondo, near PV. El Segundo would be little too far. I travel to work to Compton sometimes so I head that way too. I think in the end I will end up quitting or looking for a PT job...but I don't want to make a too rushed of a decision so I'll continue to think about that.
Thanks again for your post!
How old is your little one? Are you looking part-time or full? Do you prefer one school type over another (e.g., Montessori, co-op)? How soon do you want to start? Finally, do you have a budget (max) you want to pay?
I investigated lots of schools when we made the transition from our nanny to preschool/daycare.
You can e-mail me if you like (nance01@gmail.com).
Best of luck,
nance
p.s. kudos to you for hoping to adopt your fosterbaby! Dh and i hope we can do that, too, one day. I'm not at all familiar with the process --what has to happen so you can adopt? I'm sure it's scary for you to fall in love with her and there's the lingering possiblity she'll go back to her bio-parents. It made me sad to read the replies on the other board that implied that b/c you don't know if you'll get to adopt her that she's not worth the commitment to quit your job over. I'm glad you don't seem to agree! Good luck to ya
Nance, she is 6 weeks old. I am looking for full time. I don't have much of a preference...just want a place that will keep her engaged for some of the time. I want a person that has true interest in children, and not just money. I want to move her maybe in a couple weeks (since I paid already). It seems most places had HUGE waiting lists
I am currently paying $800 but most places I researched were $1000 - $1300. I'd like to keep it at $1000 or less if possible.
Thanks! The parents have to lose their rights and all family has to be exhausted before she'd become available for adoption. Also we have the issue with her being part Navajo so tribes can take custody of her. Yes, it's very hard, but definitely well well worth it. The process is absolutely horrible but the kids are absolutely wonderful. It's amazing how quick they can improve in a different environment (we last had a 2-4 yr. old).
Hi again -
Here are a few places that take little ones that young:
Journey of Faith and The Launching Pad come highly recommended. However, I have no idea as to their wait lists.
Best of luck!