Is everyone back in daycare?

[Anonymous]

Curious what other folks are doing.

We were at a center, but it hasn't fully reopened yet and it's unclear when we might get a spot. I don't think it will be soon and may be never, for reasons unrelated to COVID. We haven't started looking for a new spot somewhere mostly because I'm in denial, but also because I am assuming everywhere is full/places will get shut down again/we are managing ok with DS at home. Are we the only ones staying in a holding pattern for now?

[Anonymous]

Our center closed in March, and we recently learned it is opening again in mid August. We're definitely sending DD back as we are both exhausted. I genuinely feel I'm on the verge of a breakdown.

If you are feeling similarly, why not take 20 minutes to call around (I know for me those 20 minutes even feel overwhelming so I get it)? Some places are opening back up now and may have some families not returning.

[Anonymous]

DD has been going the entire time. Don’t regret it for a second.

[Anonymous]

No. Hoping To start soon!

[Anonymous]

We are going just for August before kindergarten begins. We had to pay 50% for July to hold spot. In June when we set this up attendance was low. Hoping it’s still sparse. We’re in Alexandria near Seminary Hill.

[Anonymous]

Yes we are back, and I have to say it is life-changing! But only about half of the families are back and they had to pay off a bunch of teachers. My sense is that there are actually a lot of openings if you call around. Good luck OP!

[Anonymous]

Our preschool has been open since mid-June but we have not been back. Kids will go back in Sept.

[Anonymous]

our daycare opened but we haven't returned yet. they are doing a good job, we are just high risk

[Anonymous]

Most are back. And many actually have spaces at older ages but infant spots are still tough.

[Anonymous]

We switched to a new daycare and started back at the beginning of July. It’s been great.

Our old daycare finally just reopened and had a teacher test positive the second week. I don’t think they did anything wrong, they had all the protocol in place, just unlucky. So far no other staff or students there have tested positive (we still get their emails and speak to some families there). But it is a good reminder that daycare is still risky. I wouldn’t be surprised if there were lots of shut downs again as local cases go back up.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We switched to a new daycare and started back at the beginning of July. It’s been great.

Our old daycare finally just reopened and had a teacher test positive the second week. I don’t think they did anything wrong, they had all the protocol in place, just unlucky. So far no other staff or students there have tested positive (we still get their emails and speak to some families there). But it is a good reminder that daycare is still risky. I wouldn’t be surprised if there were lots of shut downs again as local cases go back up.

In other words, if you don't mind the risk of Covid, sending kids to daycare is fine.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:We switched to a new daycare and started back at the beginning of July. It’s been great.

Our old daycare finally just reopened and had a teacher test positive the second week. I don’t think they did anything wrong, they had all the protocol in place, just unlucky. So far no other staff or students there have tested positive (we still get their emails and speak to some families there). But it is a good reminder that daycare is still risky. I wouldn’t be surprised if there were lots of shut downs again as local cases go back up.

In other words, if you don't mind the risk of Covid, sending kids to daycare is fine.

You're right, we women should just quit our jobs if we can't afford a nanny. It's not like our jobs are important anyway.

For some people daycare is a necessity.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:We switched to a new daycare and started back at the beginning of July. It’s been great.

Our old daycare finally just reopened and had a teacher test positive the second week. I don’t think they did anything wrong, they had all the protocol in place, just unlucky. So far no other staff or students there have tested positive (we still get their emails and speak to some families there). But it is a good reminder that daycare is still risky. I wouldn’t be surprised if there were lots of shut downs again as local cases go back up.

In other words, if you don't mind the risk of Covid, sending kids to daycare is fine.

PP here. There’s risk everywhere. It’s a calculated risk and for us the benefits outweighs it. Benefits include keeping our jobs and socialization for our 3 year old. Daycare is the least bad option we have right now.

[Anonymous]

We went back when ours reopened in July. I think there are some places with openings. But if you actually feel you're managing okay wirh your kid at home I'd just keep doing that (we couldn't.)

[Anonymous]

Curious if anyone has gotten sick at the center?

If so what were the procedures