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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]When you find a good in-home, it's like a second home and family for your baby. All the loves, cuddles, and personalized attention of family, with the oversight of regular check-ins from various levels of government. That last part is what varies greatly by jurisdiction - in Arlington, my provider was inspected 2-3 times per year by the city, and at least once a year by USDA for the nutrition of the food. There were regular free trainings, ratio was capped at 3 kids to 1 adult, and overall, it was just a wonderfully run program. But I've since moved to Marlyand where inspections are once a year, providers who shouldn't pass are listed as having no violations, and the ratio is 8 to 1. There are still jems in the mix, but they're harder to find. A center can really vary - obviously the bad cases make it in the news,[b] it can't be as personal as other options, but there is some reassurance in having an extra set of eyes. [/quote][/b] Um, what? Speak for your own experience. Our center is definitely very personal. I just gave birth with DD#2, and our daycare director and teachers sent DD#1 home the first day she was back part-time at the center with a box of chocolates for me and a "Big Sister Kit" filled with toys and games for her. There was also a sign on her door congratulating Big Sister Larla with a sign that also read, "Welcome to the World Larlita Mae Smith, 8 lbs, 4ozs, we can't wait to meet you!" We get personal notes, photos, short videos and updates every week. They celebrate birthdays. When I come in and seem overwhelmed, they help me unpack and ask if they can help, etc. We exchange holiday gifts. I helped one of her teachers get into law school at GW. Two of her former teachers regularly babysit for us, and came to her birthday party. We think it's personal and like a family. Speak for your own experience.[/quote]
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