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[quote=Anonymous]Yes, get on lists now, whether it’s a center, in home or putting feelers out for a nanny or nanny share.  The in home and nanny route isn’t quite as time sensitive, but if you want a center you need in the lists ASAP.

As for which route to go, you will hear a horror story and a love story about each type of care.  You need to tour, in person, or interview and see what your gut is telling you.  See if you can get referrals from friends or neighbors.

We used a wonderful inhome where my close friend also had her children.  Eight kids total, only two under 6 or 9 months I can’t remember which, and 3+ caregivers on any given day.  We loved it, it was like family.

We moved to a new state and tried an in home I found highly recommended online.  It was HORRIFIC.  I still shudder that I left my baby there a few times that first week, before I really knew.  We immediately withdrew and clobbered together care until a neighbor referred me to a friend of hers who had another inhome.  Which was lovely and peaceful and only 3 kids and a great fit personality wise.  We are still friends although we no longer use that type of care.

So you can read all these stories online, but really you need to explore places you actually have the opportunity to use, and see if they are a good fit or not.

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