Kind of kid related question

stewiegriffin

Since I have been on mat leave, I have been taking DS to playgroup once a week.  This is my third week off, and I have gone on a different day each week.

There are a couple of women who run home daycares who take the kids there every day.  I think this is ridiculous.  As a mother sending my kid to daycare, I expect the DCP to provide stimulation and do activities with my kid, not take them to a playgroup every morning from 9-12.  I am all about them going on outings, but everyday seems kind of excessive.

Any thoughts from others, or am I just a crazy mom?

Brookie-Cookie

I think once or twice a week would be fine but every day is questionable. 

Jen&Joe06

I think that is ridiculous. I wonder if the parents know?

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How many kids?  If the day home has 3 or 4 kids then no big deal.  More, I'm concerned with how the DCP would watch all of them in a bigger group. 

Of course, if I pick my kid up and they're happy and not eating junk and watching TV all day I probably wouldn't complain either. 

annabelle.27

I'd have no problem with it, I don't think, as long as my kid was safe (eg, she kept an active eye on them and didn't let them get lost in the group)

goldenprincess

I find that strange and I would have to agree with you.

Kriz_b

One or 2 days a week, ok.  every day I would also be a little eh about.  When I was interviewing DCP there were a few who mentioned that they go to the early years centre or the Y once or twice a week.  My current provider actually has the kids in a cooking class through EYC on wednesdays this month.  Since DS only goes part time he's not joining in.

crone2b

Kinda lazy....but since my daycare doesn't do anything with my son, it's better than nothing.

 

Leah, Associate, North Vancouver
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