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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]If you think she's a decent carer and you have to go back to work, [b]take the position with the nice lady and keep looking. This is how many of us do it. Providers are used to people moving on[/b].

I remember how stressful this time was - I had nothing three weeks before I had to go back to work. I found a nice in home lady who was able to take my son until a spot opened up at a center four months later.

Have you looked in the area where you work as well as where you live? That could open up a few more possibilities.[/quote]

No, providers are not used to people moving on, not in that sense. yes, they outgrow the childcare home, or parents move or the situation is no longer a fit. but the provider is counting on the pay (yes, aside from being loving to the children and caring for them the way parents would like them to, etc) it IS her paycheck and the way she pays her bills and helps to support her family. She may have turned other families down in order to take a child in, and to just go in there temporarily without at least some type of warning, only to swoop your child out for something better, that is downright inconsiderate

I have transported children in the past to preschool and it really isnt that big of a deal. The children become accustomed to it and enjoy the outings. We would use this time to make side trips to a park, library, nature center etc with the kids. It is more important how this person relates to your baby and cares for your baby over the issue in the car.[/quote].

OP here.  When she first raised the idea of driving her son to preschool, it didn't really bother me.  Her son is very bright and she's had him home for 3 years, so I totally understand her wanting him to have more of a real schooling experience where he socializes with more kids in a structured environment.  But I was imagining her driving him to a preschool in the neighborhood, not a 30 minute car ride away.  That's a LOT of transport time every day...essentially 10 hours a week when my child wouldn't be held or interacted with or able to nap other than carseat naps, which are not ideal.

The school is a religious preschool and I guess it's the closest one for her family's faith.

The other thing that's hard for me about that provider is cost.  She charges the standard Infant Toddler rate, which is $1200/mo for an infant.  The better day care that I missed out on was considerably cheaper.  I have a hard time with the idea of paying a premium when 20% of my son's time with her will be tagging along for car rides on the highway.  I also think I'll be worried all day imagining them in car wrecks.  [b]I'd probably have to ask her to text me when they leave and arrive just because I'd be nervous until I knew he'd be home safe.  I feel like a lunatic about all this![/b]

*sigh* I will call the names above.  Thanks for the recommendations.  I'm not hopeful, but I'll give it a shot.[/quote]

Maybe you should just consider staying home. Doesnt sound like you are going to be comfortable with anyone who watches your child

No matter if the child is in the carseat, the child will be fine. You dont expect the provider to interact with your child every. single. minute. of. the. day. do you? What will you expect her to do when meals need to be prepared or another child needs her help. or god forbid the provider need to use the bathroom. [/quote]

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