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[quote=Anonymous]I started DC1 at an in-home provider.  I loved the idea of the personal attention and home environment.  While my provider had communication issues (not language, just lack of data) I did like the intimate environment.  On the down side, there may not be as much structure to the day and those official documents/communications can be rather relaxed.  There's always the issue of back up if they get sick as well.

At 18 mos, I moved DC1 to a daycare center, thinking the exposure to more children, more speaking children, would be good.  It was good and bad.  I loved the daysheets with tidbits, I loved the artwork, and I loved the "fun" learning environment.  And then teachers in the classrooms started changing so just when my child would get used to someone, they moved to another room. Then the Director changed (3 times in 18 mos,) then every single time I needed them to put some saline in his nose I would have to fill out a medical form.  Oh, then the lice outbreak followed by pink eye, followed by H1N1 and so on.  To suit the needs of the class, they wanted to move DC1 up to the 3s room because he was physically too much for the 2s room (or they needed space in the 2s room) and the transition was NOT handled well at all.  I was on bedrest, he started inhaled steroids, and a room change - of course he acted out.  They handled the situation horribly, communicated poorly (new Director again who didn't know jack) and basically gave me an ultimatum regarding his behavior without even consulting their behavioral specialist.

After the horrid experience above, we moved DC1 back to an in-home daycare a month before DC2 was born.  Within 2 wks he had someone helping him focus so much he was starting to write letters and enjoy books.  DC2 is at the same place and they are together during the day.  I love this about in-home providers.  I feel the nurturing environment has really fostered their relationship.  She is taking a very Montessori approach with DC1 and he has learned so much.  He surprises me daily.

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