Day Care for a Six Week Old

i can watch any one kids antime im a loving mom of two i know every one get scared of leaving there babys with just anyone im the same way i havent been out in a year.they are you pride and joys .i love kids to the fullest so if you need help im avalible call me at ###-###-#### A. i know cpr for adults and children lots of tlc

A.~
Congrats on the expected baby!!

I will tell you that finding daycare is not fun or easy. But if you interview now you will nave plenty of time to find the right one. What I did was go to Health and Human Services and got a list of all their daycare providers in the area and they will also give you a list of questions to ask them. I always set up an interview (when they have children there) and then if I like that place. I tell them that I am interviewing and I would like to stop by in the next few days just to see what they are doing. Always come unannounced!!
Also a few questions that I would ask is...
1. What kind of a routine do you have?
2. What happens to my child if you have something come up and have to leave?
3. Do you charge for a Full time spot no matter how long my child is here?
4. How many children are you allowed to have?
5. Ask for references of past children
6. How long in Daycare?
7. How long has it been since you have had a baby in the daycare?
8. What things you will need to provide for your child?

Good Luck! Remember that you mommy instinct will tell you if that place is right for your daughter.

Congratulations on your marraige and upcoming baby! Just to add to everyone else, you may want to consider you and your husband doing split shifts, where either he or you is home with the baby while the other is at work. This takes the stress off of finding daycare and gives you peace of mind knowing who is taking care of your baby. You can try to do this or work part time around your hubby's schedule until your baby is older to where you are more comfortable putting him/her in another person's care.

My husband and I did this and it was so good to know that while i was at work, he was with our son. I am fortunate enough to have 3 boys now and stay home with them, but I remember dreading the thought of having to let someone else wipe my baby's butt! :-) seriously though, this may be another option for you.

health and humane services have a pamplet on daycare Questions , just get a hold of them.they will send you the info.
I run a daycare though the state thats how I know if you have any more you need to talk about , call me ###-###-####
J.

Hi A.!

Congratulations on your new baby coming in July. I am a mom of three and it's just the best thing in the entire world!!!
My suggestion would be to start interviewing daycare centers and providers. We have a book that's called Childcare Seekers here in Rapid City, SD and you can usually find them on the newspaper racks. It lists all the providers. hmmmm, I haven't seen them lately, but then again I haven't looked. Maybe they're in the phone book.
I recommend that you go to one that is registered by the state.
Finding daycare is not easy. I had to do it for years and found some good ones and not so good ones. If you find one that is a maybe, ask for references and call their references. You cannot take enough chances with your baby. They don't have a voice.
I am now fortunate enough to stay home and work from home so my kids do not need daycare anymore. I do remember how hard it is though and wish you the best.

God bless you,
T.
http://tinamccomb.stayinhomeandlovinit.com

I had the same problem. I was pregnant and working at the hospital. Some times I would work 13 hours, just so I knew i was going to have a good pay check. I am a single mom, so before I went on paternity leave I wanted to pay a few months of rent in advance. About 3 months after I had KamRee, I was ready to go back to work, but couldn't find daycare anywhere. Not for her age anyway!!! It seemed like noone would take a baby under 6 mos to 1 year. So because of this I ended up loosing my job. I have since been looking into daycares and found that there is a church @ 400 Oak. kind of by the hospital, that is now taking infants. But i would like to put myself out there if that is ok. Since i am now a stay at home mom, I am going to be babysitting, so if you don't want to have to hastle with finding someone, feel free to let me know :)

Go to the county "child care resource and referral" they will give you answers to ALL of your questions and provide you with a list. Also, try at your church, perhaps you can get a "Grand-ma" to come to your house and you can get a referral from fellow church mates. Older adults are reliable and often on a fixed income, so they will appreciate they extra few dollars. Good luck, I had an in home center and still can't leave my children with anyone!

I just opened a Nanny care service here in Idaho Falls. This might be out of your budget but we can always try to make it work. It depends on what the nanny wants to work for. That way your new baby can be taken care of in your home while your at work. If you have friends or family that want the same thing you could always share the nanny between you and them. That makes is really cost effective for both parties. Anyways we have many options that might work. All of our nanny's are cpr and first aid certified.

You can also try a place in town that is called creations of a child. They take drop in care and part time that you could pay for by the hour.

K. McAnulty
Nurturing Hands, Inc
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CONGRATS A.!!!!!
I used to run a daycare with my daughter. Here's the key: QUESTIONS, QUESTIONS, QUESTIONS! Ask LOADS of them! Watch the interaction of the provider with the kids. Make an appointment and take with you a list of questions that are important to you. If you get any weird "vibes" at any time during the interview, forget that one and go on to the next one. After the initial interview, just drop in unannounced. The way the provider reacts to this tells you ALOT about her. Due to different personalities, not every provider gets along with every child. Doesn't mean their not fit to be one, just that they're human. We used to refer some kids to other providers when we felt that there might be problems for one reason or other. We also dealt with "hard to place" kids, so we had to be super careful who we took in. Two stong personalities just wouldn't cut it in our daycare. So we made referrals. Alot of providers kinda have a network thing going on. I know we did. Openings fill up fast in the summer months so if you find one you like and they're full, ask for a referral. Good providers are a pretty tight nit bunch and they're not afraid of sending you to someone else who they think would work well with you. And remember, it's YOUR interview, not theirs. You're in control of it. If the control shifts during the interview, think twice. I always had two sessions like this: first one, the parent asked questions and I answered them, including showing them any and all cerificates we held. Then I would send them home information to look at and share with the spouse. Then, if they contacted me, I would do another session with me asking them about their child and any special needs. I suggest doing the interviews without baby. That way, you're not distracted. Finding one before you need it is an excellent idea!! Oh, there's so much to share on this topic, I could just go on and on. LOL!! I live in Iowa too and if you'd like, you can message me and I'll share more. It's such an important decision. The person you choose will be caring for your most precious gift. Be strong and directed in your search and let NO ONE intimidate you in the process. Congrats again on your little one!! God Bless all of you!!

Just Me!
S.