Should I change my babies' daycare provider?
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The trust you have with the first babysitter is priceless. I don't know if I'd risk losing her. So what if she's keeping them inside for now? Maybe she'll take them outside when the little one is older. It could be too overwhelming for her right now. Would you rather them be abused, or spend some time indoors? And, I'm not crazy about having them spend the day with someone who doesn't speak English. I know it would be nice for them to learn Spanish, but right now their language is still developing, so let them focus on their native tongue. I've seen children enter school from being at home full time with a foreign nanny, and their language development is often delayed.
Keep your babies at home.
well i have not taken my kids outside lately either but because of the weather maybe that is her reason but if it is easier and you think better to hire the other lady then do it as long as you can understand her since she speaks spanish if you don't understand her i would stay with the other lady what state do you live in i would love to watch your kids for you.
Sounds like you have made the decision to change your daycare provider, so do so. If shes not taking them outside, then she may never will, so why not just get a new one, try it, and if she leaves, put an ad in the paper and get a new one. Sounds like the lady that currently does it, is having some problems, and maybe you should find a new provider.
Yes, change tenders.
Kids need to play out of doors, it's healthy.
Bring the Cuban lady on board, since you are going to be home with her, and can sort of keep an eye on things.
Don't worry about not getting the other lady back, you need someone capable of multi-tasking, in other words, watch the baby while the older kids play outside.
I did it no problem at all.
they are way too young to be in daycare.
in europe, people would shun you for taking your kids to a daycare at such an early age.
you should stay at home with them until they can at least walk, then put them in daycare
Do u speak Spanish? How would u communicate with the new sitter? I think the idea of keeping your kids at home is good.
You may want to look at more than one applicant before making up your mind though.
I think that you should talk to your current daycare provider and just say that now that you are working from home you would like to try having someone come in to your home to care for your children. Tell her that this way you can see them more often. Tell her you are not sure how it will work out and you are wondering if it doesn't work can you put them back in her care. Don't make it sound like you are doing it because you are unhappy with her services, but just because you would like to see more of your children, but can't be constantly caring for them. I hope this works, hey, shes making money off of you, why would she turn you down if you decided to go back to her. If you try it and it doesn't work having someone else come in to your home then before you put them back in her care (after seeking better options of coarse) talk to her and let her know that it is important to you that they get a certain amount of time outside each day.
Hope this helps!
Tell her your concerns before you even think of bringing some one you don't know or trust yet into your home and around your children, especially because they are still to young to tell you if something is wrong. Good daycare is sooooo hard to find! Don't brake off a relationship with someone you trust if this is the only issue. There are so many other ways to teach your children a second language.
I think you should keep your kids with the babysitter you trust and if going outside is really the issue tell her. Tell her she needs to take them outside or you will have to find someone who will. Either she will or she wont . If she doesnt find another babysitter one who will do what you want. remamber you are the client and she has to do what you ask and i dont think you would be asking to much Good Luck
I say try out the new lady-if it doesn't work out there are agencies that can help you find one that will work for you-also you could always post an ad and interview people to watch your children. At least you'll be home so you will always know what they are doing and how your sitter is treating them. Sounds like your current provider is being lazy about not taking the kids outside-all she would have to do is put the new one in a stroller-even just a little walk to let the kids get some fresh air. It'll be better to keep them hom anyway. Good Luck!
Since she come to your home to care for the childrens; you'd trust her but don't really want to lose her. You work at home perhaps you can schedule at daily break for 30-60 minutes spend that time with childrens in outside activities; at park; walking; etc that way she gets (lunch) break and you get quantity time with your kids.
Do whatever makes you feel comfortable. Think it through check all the possibilities. Will you be able to work from home if your kids are their? Will the new sitter be able to care for them properly if she cannot speak english? Maybe you could tell the sitter now that your going out of town for couple weeks and just get a feel for the new sitter in that time, and see if she will work out. Whatever happens good luck with that. ( your the mother if you want your kids to have fresh air for an hour a day then give the sitter instructions that you want them to get outside for a certain amount of time.)
Yeah. Good luck with that. You need to get out of the house too.
Although her not taking the kid outside may not seem like a big deal to some, but if its a big deal to you, then its a big deal. I think having someone who really cares for your kids is extremely important and if you already have that in this lady then you should keep her, maybe eventually she will feel comfortable taking both of the kids out. It could be a little overwhelming for her and she doesn't want to tell you in fear that you will fire her or that she has let you down. I had the hardest time with childcare so I can relate. Trust me let the kid go out for daycare, although you work from home you still need the tranquility of a quiet house to get your work done successfully and without interruption. You know as well as I, that if the kids were there, you will be trying to work and monitor what the babysitter is doing, it may go ok in the begining but eventually you will start to go nuts.
If you are confident with the Cuban lady I'd change. Explain to your current provider that it is more practical for you to have the children cared for at home now you are working there. There is a risk that she may change her mind but there is always that risk with child care. Your current provider may also decided to have a change of occupation and you will have missed the opportunity to take on the Cuban lady.
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