Thanks girls. DH and I have had a bit more of a chat and are going to take DD to the new centre and see how she interacts with the staff and kids. I just don't want to make the wrong decision...
Mantaray - I am worried about that exact thing; that it will take DD ages to settle in to the new place because she is older and more aware.
Ray - I used to like the pool fencing as well - but I worry about less than desirables - especially since it is on a main road. And when I left today, there was a guy sitting in his car in the driveway with a smoke He left as soon as I got in my car. His car was labbeled as a security monitoring company - one that organises surveilance etc so he may have had a legit reason for being their - but it made me realise anyone could sit and watch the kids play. How horrible I have to think like that! But like you, I prefer having multiple carers incase something happens. That is why we decided not to get a private nanny.
MG, it is a valid concern, and she probably will take a while to settle in. But if she will be happier and better looked after then it is worth it in the long run. I know how hard the decision is, having BTDT. I know you will make the right decision. Give yourself time and it will become clear. That's a great idea about taking her to the new centre, I am sure that will help.
hi MG,
Not sure where you are but maybe do a post on here to see if anyone knows a cc in your area that they can recommend?
We used to go to the best cc. DS loved his carers. They were so reliable and caring and they always went out of their way. BUT. We had to move for work. It was so hard finding a new centre. But DS just slid right into his new centre and made best friends really quickly and already has a favourite carer (has been there twice). It seemed a lot harder for us then for him honestly.
Good luck with your decision. My advice would be to have a good look around and get all of your options.
Thanks Krys. The centre we're looking at is, literally, brand new. It has only been open a few months.
DH went to pick up DD today from the current centre and was so mad. There was an agency girl in there without any ID so he had no idea who she was and the other lady is useless (she is probably about 60 and seems to really dislike the kids). DD was really upset because another kid had her special Teddy but the carers couldn't work out why and when DH pointed out the reason they couldn't have cared less! Very annoying. So we're dropping in to the new centre next week to see how DD goes with the kids and carers and then, if she is ok there, we will slowly intergrate the new centre so she has time to adjust instead of just whipping her from one to the other. That way, we also still have a secure spot at our current centre if we decide (as iF!) to stay there...
thanks for asking littleme. We didn't actually end up changing centres. I took DD to a trial at the new centre and was appalled!
The carer made NO effort to engage or include Abbey.
She had a little girl who had started that day (so point one forgiven) who was crying a lot and she ended up putting her down and saying (rather annoyed) that she can't hold her all day!
(Without sounding bias or blowing my own trumpet) DD was waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay more advanced than the kids in the room. She was seriously bored in there.
A kid hurt themselves and came to ME for sympathy and attention instead of the carer.
The carer made a comment that she needed an extra pair of hands in the room and I told her that if DD joined it would make 6 kids in the room and she told me they'd still find a way to not have an extra staff member! Hmmmm.
And to top it all off, they have the kind of handles you pull down on to open the door... and DD hated it so much she took herself over to the door, opened it, and walked out!!!!! So I spoke with DH and we decided it is better the devil you know...
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