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[quote=Anonymous]The thread title is a bit provocative, but here goes. I am returning to work after 1.5 years. DS doesn't like our hourly daycare.  I leave him there 1-2 times per week, and he cries so much that I have to go back and sit with him for 1-2 hours before I can leave again. Part of this is his separation anxiety. Part of it, I think, is the day care is not a good fit. While I have sat there, I've observed the staff. They are just too busy. When the toddlers are fussy, they are ignored. No one plays with them-they play independently.  The role of the staff is to break up fights, change them, feed them, and essentially keep them alive and comfortable. Some staff are better than others. At snack time, one lady consistently does sign language with them, teaches them a little meal time song, involves them in cleaning, etc, but for the most part it is survival mode in there. I'm not trying to criticize, that just seems like reality in the toddler room. Unfortunately, my son can't handle it. The other kids are totally fine, but it's not the right fit.

The reason u liked the idea of day care was for socialization and learning group dynamics. The day care kids are very well behaved. But for the reasons above, I think we will hire a nanny.

On a personal note, I am totally disinterested in other kids. I really dislike babysitting. I adore my kid, and I find that providing the best life for him is tiring and takes a lot of energy. By best life, I mean he is loved, spends lots of time outdoors, has opportunities to socialize with other kids, has regular exposure to books, music, art, and nature, eats whole foods, and has a clean environment. I can be precious about this stuff because he's my one and only! I can't imagine putting this level of care into a child other than my own. Again, kind of why I liked the daycare thing because I assume a good daycare would structure the day around play, art, socialization etc.

It's hard for me to relate to the nanny mindset-taking care of my own kid is a journey-I can't imagine taking care of someone else's kid with that level of care. Nannies-Please tell me about your passion for taking care of kids and your philosophy of child care. I would love to hear about it. Thanks![/quote]

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