Daycare

Here is my advice regarding daycare - start looking as early as possible!  We started looking last week (at 26 weeks pregnant) and were lucky enough to get the last spot at the daycare we wanted.  Our little one will be starting at the end of next August, which means that we had to sign-up for a spot about 9 months in advance.

Some things to consider about the daycare:

• Who will be dropping off/picking up your baby and is it conveniently located for them?

• What are their hours?

• What are their rates and what do they cover?

• If you go away on a week long vacation do you still pay them?

• What is the security for the building?

• Are employees certified in pediatric first aid and CPR?

• What is their staff to children ratio?

• What is their policy regarding a sick child?

• Is there a system in place if your child will be fed breastmilk?

• What is their curriculum?

• What is their behavior policy/parenting style?