Daycare ratio

[Anonymous]

Just moved out of state. Daycare ratio is 18 kids to 2 teachers. I personally find this uncomfortable as our center in the dmv had 8 kids 2 teachers. Just thinking about winter viruses etc. DD is 2.5

[Anonymous]

That's crazy. I'd find a daycare that adheres to a smaller ratio. You may have to pay more for it but 9 toddlers to one adult is bananas.

[Anonymous]

Op here I don't mind paying for more but unfortunately that is the state ratio here. My husband thinks it's normal and it's become a source of tension. He insists on daycare. I've put her in with a in home provider who has 3 helpers and just two other babies. His concern is if the in home provider is sick then he will have to take days off work.
I'm currently having to travel 4 days for work. We moved due to his military job. And I can't quit my job
At the moment I'm paying the home provider plus he is paying daycare. I don't think at 2.5 it's absolutely necessary for her to be in a daycare. This is him bring stubborn. And may I add when she is sick I'm the one who takes days off or works from home. His job is in his words too important.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Op here I don't mind paying for more but unfortunately that is the state ratio here. My husband thinks it's normal and it's become a source of tension. He insists on daycare. I've put her in with a in home provider who has 3 helpers and just two other babies. His concern is if the in home provider is sick then he will have to take days off work.
I'm currently having to travel 4 days for work. We moved due to his military job. And I can't quit my job
At the moment I'm paying the home provider plus he is paying daycare. I don't think at 2.5 it's absolutely necessary for her to be in a daycare. This is him bring stubborn. And may I add when she is sick I'm the one who takes days off or works from home. His job is in his words too important.

This is a marriage/co-parenting issue, not really a childcare issue.

[Anonymous]

Lol that's a center what you describe. Not a home daycare. Daycares have small groups of 8 or 9

[Anonymous]

Pre k is not a requirement for kindergarten.

Find a small family child care home(family daycare) and check reviews. Even big centers are so crowded and has faults in thier inspections reports. Always check the reports online

You will be surprised these big schools, prek centers with fancy names has bad inspections reports

[Anonymous]

Imo centers are too much for young kids. Young kids needs to play, socialize. Centers don't give much individual attention.

Prek k should start at 3 or 4. Play and some academics. Soon they will be in kindergarten with 25 kids to 1 teacher. Crazy

[Anonymous]

What state are you describing center ratios? Or preschool ratios?