I never imagined how hard it would be to find a daycare for Robert.
We have been EXTREMELY blessed the last 17 months (with 1 month to go) to have Bryce's FABULOUS sister Brionne watch Robert. She's amazing. She created a blog for me so that I could see what was going on each day. At the beginning it was so I knew when he was eating and pooping and now it's just to see what he's eating and all the fun stuff he's doing. It's hard that I'm not going to have the personal connection. That Robert isn't going to have the love of an Aunt and his best friend and cousin Max with him almost everyday. Robert can finally FULLY say Max (including the "X"). It's adorable to hear. He calls Aunt Brionne AMA which is kind of like Aunt MA :) They have a special connection and we are going to miss the Carrolls so so much when they move to San Fransisco. It's a necessary move but one that we're not happy about.
I went and interviewed my first daycare this am. It wasn't BAD. I don't think the kids were not safe or being ignored but it just didn't feel right. From the moment I walked it. I wanted so badly for this to be the right one, but we've been praying hard that we would be directed and I know it was the Lord's hand in what we need to do. Gaby was nice. The kids looked happy but it just wasn't right for Robert. So I went back to searching. I think I just printed off 15-20 ads from KSL and this childresourceandreferralmetro.com. Hopefully I can find one in all of these. They're not as convenient (ie 2 streets south) but it's not about that. This is who will be teaching Robert most of the things he learns. He will spend MORE time with them then he'll spend with me. I want someone to fill the "daytime mommy" (as we affectionately called Brionne) spot. I want him to learn, thrive and be happy. If I can't be there, I want the best that I can afford :) It's expensive. One daycare center charges $800 a month! Are you kidding me?!?! I know you're watching my child but come on!
Wish me LUCK!
2 comments:
I LOVED the one at the County Government Center on 2100 S. and State! Matthew was well taken care of and the staff was GREAT! It was reasonably priced. I know the lady has another center as well, but I am not sure where.
We also had Matthew in Learning Tree in West Valley when he got older and LOVED that one as well! That one was almost like a preschool and he learned so very much!
If I had to do it again, the GC would be my first choice and LT my second!
GOOD LUCK! I wish I could help more. I just don't have the structure that Robert needs ... and I have 2 dogs that leave hair EVERYWHERE and Robert LOVES to attack :) GOOD LUCK!!!!!! But if you need me to watch him for a bit while you are looking for something, I'd be happy to help out.
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