Okay... Tavarri (21 mons) has never been to daycare a day in his life. I need a break away from him now though because he is getting too clingy and he has to warm up to people before he actually talks to them or even let them near him. Actually depending on his mood he will speak to people in the stores or when we are out its just if someone comes in the house and he doesn't know that he will CHANT "wan go mommy."
So..... My thing with daycares now is are they really going to teach him or is it just like a big babysitting camp? He is very smart and has been talking since he was 7 months. He sings all the songs I sing to him, his animals, abc's, counting 1-15 then he starts mixing up the rest. Most his colors, and shapes. If he doesn't know something he will ask "Mommy see that, whats that, wan touch it". He holds a conversation like a 4 year old most people tell me (that he is use too). I just dont want him to go there and they not teach him anything because I've been doing it since he was born. How am I gonna leave him if he is going to cry after me :(?? My mom is like stay a whole week with him and the leave him. I was think more like 2 days and not even the whole day.
I also want to get him in acting and modeling (something) but its not going to help if he keeps running away from everyone playing shy. I dont know but I do know I ready to give him the boot.. LOL he already act likes he's 25!
Depending on the daycare that you choose will depend on how much they will teach him. Most daycares will allow you to stop by and visit the rooms and see how things are run before making decision. I would visit several different ones before deciding on which one has the things that you are looking for. Some of the smaller daycares do not have as much to offer as some of the larger ones. I know that when I was looking, I knew within minutes of visiting whether it was a place where I wanted my children to be. One daycare I visited, all I heard from the employees were how unhappy they were working there and how they wanted to quit! I couldn't believe that they were just carrying on a conversation like that right in front of people. I chose a different one of course, and my girls loved it. Of course they had thier days, where they didn't want to go, but they were fine after getting there. He may cry at first, but I can assure you that he will be just fine. It will certainly help his social skills. Any creditable daycare will also allow mom's and dad'stop in at any time to check in and see how things are going. They will usually encourage just peeking through the window and watching instead of going in because then the child just wants to go home and it makes it harder on the teachers. Hope that you find one that meets your needs.
If you feel hes ready then he's ready. I know with most daycares around me they are really into teaching things. But while you looking I'm sure if you ask them what their program is like they will tell you. I have been looking into daycares myself. I want to start him in Head Start. But they have to be potty trained for that. So i guess thats what I'll be working on. Ask around I'm sure youll find something that suites your needs and exspectations. Good Luck !!!
Thanks ladies.... I will do that. I guess its going to take a little longer than I thought with looking :), I cant believe they were talking like that with you there. They probably were doing the job half A$$ anyway because they didn't want to be there!
one thing that i will tell you is make sure your child is not going to be one of many children for only one childcare giver. and if there is a lot of kids in his class make sure that they are around the same age and that the child care giver is not trying to takke care of ten kids ranging from weeks old to 5...good luck
When Arissa was in daycare she was in Home daycare and there was only 1 other baby in the day care so Arissa got alot of attention I loved her she was the best provider! I loved the fact that she gave me a report of what activities she would do with her,I know its better to have that one on one with the child but usually in a daycare its too hard due to the amount of children! I know alot of daycares let you do like a trial run and let you stop by anytime of the day just so you could see what their curriculum may be. YOu know I was watching TV the other day and they were talking about how daycares are jumping on the band wagon with Having cameras in the daycare that way the parents can sign in anytime they want and see whats going on without even being there that was a good idea I thought! Technology is GREAT! LOL GOOD LUCK
Yeah it definitely depends on the daycare. The one my son went to did teach them. He really loved it there. They sent their workers to child development classes among other classes to help them teach the children. If I have to put Kayley in a daycare it will def. be that one or one like it.
I would wait till he was old enough to put into preschool rather than just in a daycare! Way too much goes on in daycares and unless you don't have a choice, I wouldn't do it! JMO!
There are also toddler classes you can find in most cities, for like gymnastics, tumbling, daytime activity camps, etc... if you are more so doing it to get him use to other people and different experiences. You can choose how many hours or days a week you want him to go. If you are doing it just to be away from him for a while so he gains a little independence, that is kind of an expensive way to go about it. Unless you were also thinking about going back to work, while he's in daycare. Check online in your area for activities and events, and you will be suprised how much there is to get involved in. Libraries, childrens museums, community ed programs, churches, schools, gymnastics centers, soccer programs, etc.
