Im having alot of trouble getting daycare i need help please??

Cassie - posted on 11/14/2008

Look for your local Resource and Referral agency or your state department of health and family services (they are the ones who license home and group centers). In WI you can search by city and get a list of providers with their info and any past citations are also available to you. Otherwise, I would go for a referral from a friend or coworker. Even if that provider isn't available for what you need, they may be able to refer you to someone else. If you are in WI, let me know and I can get you more info.

Nithya - posted on 11/14/2008

www.care.com



This site lists everything from babysitters to child care providers around the US. It has all the information arrowed down to your desired location and even detailed information on the person/place u r considering.

Jenni - posted on 11/14/2008

I contacted MOPS (mothers of preschoolers) in my area and asked if there were any moms willing to watch my daughter. I had several responses and was able to chose the best, most affordable one.

Sally - posted on 11/13/2008

I would help out if you lived close by.. Denver ,Colorado.... I have lived away from family for years and was very blessed to have members of my church look after my daughter... who is now 25.. yakes, where did the time go???

Staci - posted on 11/13/2008

I am a licensed provider in WA state and I know that our Dept of Early Learning (may be DSHS) where you live have a referral program. Most often you can go on the website and send a request or exactly what you want. Hours, location, pets or not?, etc... If you need help, let me know where you live and I'll find it for you

Jolene - posted on 11/13/2008

Finding good daycare is hard and one that is affordable is even harder. I have see in the local papers that there is usually a section on home daycare providers, they are often smaller and willing to work with you if $ is ever an issue.

Jennifer - posted on 11/11/2008

I am a licensed home daycare provider in MD and I recommend looking in the local newspaper. Most providers will put an ad in when they have an opening. You can also call your local office of child care licensing and ask for a list of providers in your area. Most have a web site that you can research yourself.

Amy - posted on 11/11/2008

New York has Office of Child and Family Serivces. You can view providers or centers in your specific area and see what kinds of violations they may or may not have, how many children they are licensed for, etc. If you go to one of these sites and read the regulations it will help you with questions to ask that are important to you.

Rachael - posted on 11/11/2008

Ask at the local school. I'm a teacher so I got the names of several daycare providers. I had a list of my priorities, one being that the kids played outside a lot. I drove around my town at random times and looked to see which providers had their kids outside the most. I asked people at school who knew those providers and chose from there. I have been very happy. She is like a second mom to my kids. I live in a small town where this is probably more possible than in a large city but definitely get references!

Kristie - posted on 11/11/2008

i dont know where you live, but you could maybe look up the family services number in your area. i live in ohio and there is the Ohio Job & Family Services. they work with childcare centers and monitor them (inspect) to make sure they are following and enforcing their regulations and restrictions. they help parents who cant afford daycare and help with funding. maybe you could look a number up and they could recommend centers close to where you live/work.

you could also just search online for centers near you or even the phonebook. you should be allowed to visit any center, get a tour, ask as many questions as possible. you should also be allowed to bring your child to have him/her check it out. you could ask if there are any parents willing to call you and answer any questions for you or give you their opinion.

another big tip- ask around. i work at a daycare and we get a handful of kids from word of mouth.

also, some churches have preschools but you dont necessarily have to be a member to take them.

just remember- trust your gut mom instinct. if you go to a center and you're not too sure, you dont feel comfortable, or you're uneasy- even if you cant put your finger on why- don't feel bad for not taking your child there. your child(ren)'s safety and happiness is #1!

Maura - posted on 11/11/2008

Where do you live?