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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]22:07 -- are you in the DC area? We've been with APIA for several years but I am considering comparing another agency's candidates for the next go-round. I already know I don't want to look at CC or InterExchange again.

I will add that our LCCs for APIA (Montgomery County) have been good. I also think the profiles and the availability of all the interview info etc. are good -- I don't find them that bare bones but I like seeing everything at once.

I also actually prefer the free-for-all/no exclusives with candidates because I want the widest pool possible and I want to be anonymous while I look at applications rather than just being able to look at the in-depth info for a few at a time and having that open up communication with candidates. Given that I read hundreds of applications and am very picky about who I even email to start out with, and I don't like having to outright reject candidates who aren't the right fit directly, I prefer the APIA matching process.

To the OP: I am a big fan of the AP program, but my kids are also all school-aged. For infants, I think an AP program is less ideal -- not impossible, but maybe not what the AP program is best suited for. I would look into all your options if you're not already doing so -- both institutional and in-home daycares, nannies and nanny shares, etc. For me, the turnover in caregivers every year is not a big deal because it's the trade-off for the split scheduling that is the huge advantage of the AP program for us. When I had little babies and toddlers, however, it was a different story and stability/responsibility/maturity were paramount. [/quote]

I agree with the above- the AP program is not the best option for a newborn/infant/toddler, and I have heard of many re-matches due to safety issues with infants.  I would suggest waiting until your child is in pre-school.[/quote]

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