Kind of kid related question

stewiegriffin · March 2010

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 · March 2010

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

Jen&Joe06 · March 2010

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

Temp679314250006041 · March 2010

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 · March 2010

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 · March 2010

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

Kriz_b · March 2010

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.