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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We have always gone with a center. Two pros for centers that I didn't see in your list: a center has more of a curriculum.  This becomes more important as the child gets older so this might be something to think about for the long term.  In a center a child is unlikely to be alone with just a single caregiver at a center (decreases possibility of abuse).[/quote]

I disagree on both points-I have a wonderful curriculum and only care for up to 6 children. They have tons of opportunity for individualized help with whatever we happen to be working on. If you choose the right in home provider there should never be fear of abuse, that's ridiculous. Another thing-there is NO staff turnover in a small in home daycare such as mine, I am the only person caring for the children allowing them to bond and be comfortable with one constant caregiver. In most instances I become extended family attending birthdays, school plays and performances and even eventually graduations long after children age out of care. My daughter worked at a center for a short period of time, and was extremely unhappy stating "mom they don't LOVE the kids like you do they just deal with them until the parents come back" "it's ridiculous the staff turnover they have here, the pay is too low to keep anyone who should really be here". I have averaged one unplanned closure per year due to illness in my several years as a licensed provider. Not all in home daycares are the same just as in home and center care differ-go with your gut and references as well as licensing history...[/quote]

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