My kid will start their daycare soon. What are the things that I should out for - they are going to be the youngest kid in the daycare. Also, any tips to make the transition easy for them
Watch out that the daycare has some structure and is not completely wild. Those do exist.
I did ask about reading time etc. They say let kids be kids. It's a home based daycare fwiw. What kind of schedule/structure?
Are you in Sunnyvale? There is a very wild daycare in that area. Just basic schedule like what time is lunch, what do they do before lunch, nap time, they should be indoors most time, outdoors should have grass no loose mud, no unleashed dogs. The owner shouldnât be okay with a hippie culture or think your child can eat mud or sticks. I had such an experience so I am not saying hypothetical things.
Ask how they did every day. Check their mood, try to figure out if they are enjoying it. Look for any marks while you bathe them, when they start going daily in your absence this check will help you catch any fall, etc. Most importantly don't hesitate to try a different place if you think they are not liking the place
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Max out Fsa. Kid will be a vacuum of disease. Expect often doctor visits, therefore bank some PTO.
If you are in the bay. DM. I would highly recommend my kids daycare. Couldn't be happier. Started for mine around the same age. Home daycare.
Which city?
Ideally, just donât. Get one parent to quit their job and take care of the kid, or get grandparents to help.
Is this serious advice ? A 14 month old kid is old enough to benefit from some socialisation. I hope OP has the brains to ignore you.
Lol the full time parent can organize some time with other kids? Daycare is low effort and I don't fault parents for that but clearly it's better to be more involved
How old?
14 months
ok they wonât be doing much there for another 6+ months. Donât expect them to interact with many other kids and theyâll just chill until their ~2 and no scientific benefits from socializing at this age. Itâs truthfully much easier to have help come to you even if youâre sharing between houses.