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Slight Panic

August 5th, 2010 at 04:47 pm

Last night when I arrived to pick up my boys from day care I was told that the center is closing permanently in October.

I hope I looked like I took the news ok, because it put me in a tailspin and I began to panic.

There are a limited number of quality child care providers in our area -and an even fewer number of providers that we can afford. I got home and called a local home provider who we had been happy with years ago, (she's mulling over whether she wants a new child) and I've now spent the better part of the day calling places. There are a few spots for full time care to be found -and the price ranges are incredible. (Our rate is $210 starting next month, down from the $240 we've been paying - the highest rate I've been quoted so far is $375/wk) Our sticking points (besdies general quality of care) are location and hours - because of the nature of my work and my husband's work location, we need a place that is open earlier and closes later. That's tough to find if you're on a budget.

On the flip side, I've scouted out a spot at the YWCA which is slightly less $ and includes swimming lessons -and is only a few blocks away from our current provider. I'm going to take a tour there this afternoon to see if it's someplace we can be happy with.

Most of all, I feel terrible about the wonderful teachers who are going to be looking for work in the next few months. They've been a second family to the boys, and they have always gone beyond what we would expect. I wish I could do or say something to help them.

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5 Responses to “Slight Panic”

  1. ThriftoRama Says:
    August 5th, 2010 at 05:57 pm 1281031054
    1281031054

    Oh no. I feel your panic. Once you find the right place, you never want it to go away.

  2. MonkeyMama Says:
    August 5th, 2010 at 07:23 pm 1281036212
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    I'd usually say, "These things work out for the best," whether you expect that or not. But I can't see much good about our beloved Ms. Preschool packing up and moving away a couple of years ago. Frown

    Anyway, so I do hope it works out for the best. But great daycare providers are hard to come by, so I totally understand. Bummer!

    You can offer to be a reference as the teachers look for new jobs.

  3. MomEsq Says:
    August 5th, 2010 at 08:40 pm 1281040827
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    After some scrambling this morning, I secured a spot at the YWCA for the little one. He'll start his new school just a few days after his brother starts kindergarden. I think the program is good -but it is going to be very different. I'm not confident that it will be an easy transition for him.

    I did offer again to write recommendations for any of the boys' teachers - and I'll mention that again before their last day. I am still in shock over the whole thing.

  4. Homebody Says:
    August 5th, 2010 at 09:26 pm 1281043577
    1281043577

    Have you checked if any of the teachers are going to start an at home type of service? I remember the days of child care. I was really lucky. I hope you find something that works out for you and the family.

  5. Looking Forward Says:
    August 6th, 2010 at 12:26 am 1281054402
    1281054402

    Best of luck, I hope things work out. I'd be panicked too.

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