tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6873909504087033362.post8063003369307589258..comments2023-06-06T05:45:06.314-05:00Comments on Living On Trees: How much do you trust?Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09019001056000518874noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6873909504087033362.post-58068732051535850132011-09-09T06:53:53.050-05:002011-09-09T06:53:53.050-05:00My advice is to find a new place, STAT. It's ...My advice is to find a new place, STAT. It's true that we as mothers expect "too much", but from what you just described, I don't think you're nitpicking. You should be knowing EVERYTHING that your child is doing, and that includes all diapers changes, every two hours -- when it was and what it was. No child should be falling asleep in the morning as soon as they get to day care. The one time that my son was suddenly and SUPPOSEDLY taking 5-hour naps that started at 10AM (which also caused him to miss a complete bottle each day and lose weight) was also when he suddenly got bleeding diaper rashes from never being changed (I checked against the diaper change log and the number of diapers I took them, and they were lying). Trust your instincts. There is a big difference between "wanting something better" and "my instincts are screaming out that something is wrong".jinniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09416601899563373850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6873909504087033362.post-37906361933458398712011-09-08T19:38:05.095-05:002011-09-08T19:38:05.095-05:00I had this happen to us with Gavin's last in h...I had this happen to us with Gavin's last in home daycare. He was there since he was 12 weeks old until he was about 16 months old. We switched for ALL the reasons you just listed! Go with you mommy instinct! It is ALWAYS right. You will never look back, I promise. :) Good luck.jlynn30https://www.blogger.com/profile/11363561604984987997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6873909504087033362.post-63399959042667098512011-09-08T11:43:14.086-05:002011-09-08T11:43:14.086-05:00I believe you've mentioned you live in IL. He...I believe you've mentioned you live in IL. Here is a referral site from their government website to help you find a daycare center.<br /><br />http://www.ilqualitycounts.com/<br /><br />Hope it helps!!EZsx5https://www.blogger.com/profile/10218396009322788322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6873909504087033362.post-91992292619272391132011-09-08T11:36:03.444-05:002011-09-08T11:36:03.444-05:00I would pull her out! I'm pretty laid back wh...I would pull her out! I'm pretty laid back when it comes to knit-picking things like this, but if my instinct is saying to pull her out, there must be something going on. There's a difference between wanting everything to be perfect and sensing something wrong. 7 kids with 1 caregiver is not legal! Especially with 2 four month olds! This lady has taken on too much and that is why everything is lacking..communication, food, activities, and even that she's asking when you are coming. Imagine how frazzled this ladies nerves are?!?!?! How long can she keep it up before her tempermant towards the children changes. She should have a very structured day that would prevent her from falling asleep within 20 minutes. There is probably a website for your state that breaks daycare centers down by county and location. It should list in home and centers and their ratings when they are audited. You can view their results and then call the one's you like best for rates. You should be able to find some good choices that way. Good luck!EZsx5https://www.blogger.com/profile/10218396009322788322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6873909504087033362.post-22705849831408767142011-09-08T11:02:08.206-05:002011-09-08T11:02:08.206-05:00You have every right to change your mind about a d...You have every right to change your mind about a daycare or look for another one if your instincts tell you it's not good there. I did daycare for 8 years with Mikayla even though they do have there benefits they do have there downsides. I would check on care.com not all sitters are expensive. I only charge 150 a week and sometimes less. It's important that your child gets the care you want them to get. When I worked I would make sure my babysitters were teaching Emie her numbers and letters. They weren't. With me home she is learning her colors, letters, playing outside and learning sign language. Do what you think is best and never ignore your instincts. They let us know when something is out of our comfort zone.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07184299793744157647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6873909504087033362.post-34307655261359980892011-09-08T10:16:58.595-05:002011-09-08T10:16:58.595-05:00I taught Pre-K for many years and have worked in a...I taught Pre-K for many years and have worked in a few daycares and I'm not liking what you wrote :( I would say looking around never hurts! The texting here and there is not communication IMO...she needs to do more. <br />Have you looked into any small corporate daycares? One that isn't a chain? <br /><br />If you ever need help just message me on FB I'd be happy to help! Keep us posted and try not to stress too much! This isn't the stress you need on top of school. :(Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03849074704063676332noreply@blogger.com