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Cleo_II 11/01/22 9:58:12 AM #1:	Shes now 18 months and starting a Montessori toddler program. Shes been on the wait list since January. It looks like a really nice school and its a 7 minute walk from our house. Im going to bawl my eyes out when I drop her off. Shes been home every day with a nanny while we wfh. But nanny costs too much. All daycares around here have a waitlist but this was the least expensive and closest so we decided to have a nanny until a spot opened up. She got big on me so fast. I dont know how Ill feel with the house being so quiet all day. Not getting to see her face during my breaks or lunch. <cite>Cleo_II posted [p:969116243] in My daughte... [t:80217659]...</cite> <quote>Shes now 18 months and starting a Montessori toddler program. Shes been on the wait list since January. It looks like a really nice school and its a 7 minute walk from our house. Im going to bawl my eyes out when I drop her off. Shes been home every day with a nanny while we wfh. But nanny costs too much. All daycares around here have a waitlist but this was the least expensive and closest so we decided to have a nanny until a spot opened up. She got big on me so fast. I dont know how Ill feel with the house being so quiet all day. Not getting to see her face during my breaks or lunch. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
EyeWontBeFooled 11/01/22 10:00:42 AM #2:	Cleo_II posted... Shes now 18 months and starting a Montessori toddler program. Shes been on the wait list since January. It looks like a really nice school and its a 7 minute walk from our house. Im going to bawl my eyes out when I drop her off. Shes been home every day with a nanny while we wfh. But nanny costs too much. All daycares around here have a waitlist but this was the least expensive and closest so we decided to have a nanny until a spot opened up. She got big on me so fast. I dont know how Ill feel with the house being so quiet all day. Not getting to see her face during my breaks or lunch. A Montessori school was the LEAST expensive? wut --- I'm a man, and I'm a man... I do what I hate and don't understand... <cite>EyeWontBeFooled posted [p:969116284] in My daughte... [t:80217659]...</cite> <quote>Cleo_II posted... </cite><quote>Shes now 18 months and starting a Montessori toddler program. Shes been on the wait list since January. It looks like a really nice school and its a 7 minute walk from our house. Im going to bawl my eyes out when I drop her off. Shes been home every day with a nanny while we wfh. But nanny costs too much. All daycares around here have a waitlist but this was the least expensive and closest so we decided to have a nanny until a spot opened up. She got big on me so fast. I dont know how Ill feel with the house being so quiet all day. Not getting to see her face during my breaks or lunch.</quote>A Montessori school was the LEAST expensive?wut</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Heineken14 11/01/22 10:03:02 AM #3:	Cleo_II posted... It looks like a really nice school and its a 7 minute walk from our house. Sounds like you can eventually just move onto a Powerwheel and a Go-pro and then just stay in bed! --- Rage is a hell of an anesthetic. <cite>Heineken14 posted [p:969116321] in My daughte... [t:80217659]...</cite> <quote>Cleo_II posted...</cite><quote>It looks like a really nice school and its a 7 minute walk from our house. </quote>Sounds like you can eventually just move onto a Powerwheel and a Go-pro and then just stay in bed!</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Cleo_II 11/01/22 10:04:44 AM #4:	EyeWontBeFooled posted... A Montessori school was the LEAST expensive? wut Im just as puzzled. But theyre wayyyy cheaper than other options by a good 800-1000 a month. But I think its because of the area were in being a newer development and I think the HOA must go towards it. Either way I wont question it lol <cite>Cleo_II posted [p:969116342] in My daughte... [t:80217659]...</cite> <quote>EyeWontBeFooled posted... </cite><quote>A Montessori school was the LEAST expensive?wut</quote>Im just as puzzled. But theyre wayyyy cheaper than other options by a good 800-1000 a month. But I think its because of the area were in being a newer development and I think the HOA must go towards it. Either way I wont question it lol</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
gunplagirl 11/01/22 10:06:37 AM #5:	That's awesome. My roommates cat greeted me when I got home from work just now. It's a good day for everyone, I hope. --- tfw no big tiddy goth vampire gf who lactates blood - viewmaster_pi <cite>gunplagirl posted [p:969116373] in My daughte... [t:80217659]...</cite> <quote>That's awesome. My roommates cat greeted me when I got home from work just now. It's a good day for everyone, I hope.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
lww99 11/01/22 10:08:06 AM #6:	If you dont mind me asking, how much of a difference for a nanny vs daycare --- http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h239/nhottbarbwire/owningroad_zps2333f502.gif <cite>lww99 posted [p:969116404] in My daughte... [t:80217659]...</cite> <quote>If you dont mind me asking, how much of a difference for a nanny vs daycare </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Cleo_II 11/01/22 10:09:03 AM #7:	Also I dont give a crap about Montessori or not but it was cheap and close lol. Its like a 30 second drive. Costs less than half our nanny did. gunplagirl posted... That's awesome. My roommates cat greeted me when I got home from work just now. It's a good day for everyone, I hope. Awww what kind of cat? <cite>Cleo_II posted [p:969116422] in My daughte... [t:80217659]...</cite> <quote>Also I dont give a crap about Montessori or not but it was cheap and close lol. Its like a 30 second drive. Costs less than half our nanny did. gunplagirl posted... </cite><quote>That's awesome. My roommates cat greeted me when I got home from work just now. It's a good day for everyone, I hope.</quote>Awww what kind of cat?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Shabriri 11/01/22 10:10:52 AM #8:	She'll be runnin the joint inside a week --- MAY CHAOS TAKE THE WORLD <cite>Shabriri posted [p:969116456] in My daughte... [t:80217659]...</cite> <quote>She'll be runnin the joint inside a week</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
lww99 11/01/22 10:11:15 AM #9:	Oh wow! I havent done too much research yet, but it looks to be the opposite around here. Ideally Id love a nanny that would just come to our house for 40 hours a week. I feel like Ill probably end up working third shift, and watching the baby during the day --- http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h239/nhottbarbwire/owningroad_zps2333f502.gif <cite>lww99 posted [p:969116463] in My daughte... [t:80217659]...</cite> <quote>Oh wow! I havent done too much research yet, but it looks to be the opposite around here. Ideally Id love a nanny that would just come to our house for 40 hours a week. I feel like Ill probably end up working third shift, and watching the baby during the day </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
lilORANG 11/01/22 10:11:36 AM #10:	Dropping your kids off the first time is very sad. But it's important for socialization. --- #FeelTheBern http://i.imgur.com/q5z4CUu.jpg http://i.imgur.com/6B9oFXh.jpg http://i.imgur.com/sy42Dlf.jpg <cite>lilORANG posted [p:969116469] in My daughte... [t:80217659]...</cite> <quote>Dropping your kids off the first time is very sad. But it's important for socialization. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
gunplagirl 11/01/22 10:11:52 AM #11:	Cleo_II posted... Also I dont give a crap about Montessori or not but it was cheap and close lol. Its like a 30 second drive. Costs less than half our nanny did. Awww what kind of cat? Uh... black and white socks and other white parts? Green eyes. Not a full on Sylvester type but definitely has some poofy fur. I can try to get a pic later if she decides to grace me with her presence. She seems more likely to follow me to my room to check on me when I'm like, lonely and sadge and stuff --- tfw no big tiddy goth vampire gf who lactates blood - viewmaster_pi <cite>gunplagirl posted [p:969116473] in My daughte... [t:80217659]...</cite> <quote>Cleo_II posted... </cite><quote>Also I dont give a crap about Montessori or not but it was cheap and close lol. Its like a 30 second drive. Costs less than half our nanny did. Awww what kind of cat?</quote>Uh... black and white socks and other white parts? Green eyes. Not a full on Sylvester type but definitely has some poofy fur. I can try to get a pic later if she decides to grace me with her presence. She seems more likely to follow me to my room to check on me when I'm like, lonely and sadge and stuff </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Cleo_II 11/01/22 10:13:34 AM #12:	lww99 posted... If you dont mind me asking, how much of a difference for a nanny vs daycare Our nanny came to about $3000 a month at $20/hr for 35 hours a week. Apparently we got her for a steal because friends of mine say nannies are now asking $25+ There were cheaper options at $15/hr but most are college students who only do afternoons after school not full days or the occasional babysitting. Daycare will be $1350 for about the same number of hours. Others that I called in the neighborhood were around $2100-2400. I have no idea why this one is so affordable but I dont want to risk asking them lol <cite>Cleo_II posted [p:969116495] in My daughte... [t:80217659]...</cite> <quote>lww99 posted... </cite><quote>If you dont mind me asking, how much of a difference for a nanny vs daycare</quote>Our nanny came to about $3000 a month at $20/hr for 35 hours a week. Apparently we got her for a steal because friends of mine say nannies are now asking $25+ There were cheaper options at $15/hr but most are college students who only do afternoons after school not full days or the occasional babysitting. Daycare will be $1350 for about the same number of hours. Others that I called in the neighborhood were around $2100-2400. I have no idea why this one is so affordable but I dont want to risk asking them lol</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Shabriri 11/01/22 10:14:36 AM #14:	Cleo_II posted... Our nanny came to about $3000 a month at $20/hr for 35 hours a week ayo --- MAY CHAOS TAKE THE WORLD <cite>Shabriri posted [p:969116519] in My daughte... [t:80217659]...</cite> <quote>Cleo_II posted... </cite><quote>Our nanny came to about $3000 a month at $20/hr for 35 hours a week</quote>ayo</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
EyeWontBeFooled 11/01/22 10:20:33 AM #15:	Shabriri posted... She'll be runnin the joint inside a week --- I'm a man, and I'm a man... I do what I hate and don't understand... <cite>EyeWontBeFooled posted [p:969116618] in My daughte... [t:80217659]...</cite> <quote>Shabriri posted... </cite><quote>She'll be runnin the joint inside a week</quote></quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
gunplagirl 11/01/22 10:20:44 AM #16:	Oh wait, 35 hours and no insurance? I retract my offer, I refuse to be your nanny as I have much more pressing priorities. --- tfw no big tiddy goth vampire gf who lactates blood - viewmaster_pi <cite>gunplagirl posted [p:969116623] in My daughte... [t:80217659]...</cite> <quote>Oh wait, 35 hours and no insurance? I retract my offer, I refuse to be your nanny as I have much more pressing priorities.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Cleo_II 11/01/22 10:22:56 AM #17:	lww99 posted... Oh wow! I havent done too much research yet, but it looks to be the opposite around here. Ideally Id love a nanny that would just come to our house for 40 hours a week. I feel like Ill probably end up working third shift, and watching the baby during the day Yeah it might be cheaper in your area. The prices I gave are for SoCal and everything is more expensive here. We found our nanny on care.com. Its like a dating app for nannies lol its a mess trying to find one that isnt flaky but we found 2 gems using the site gunplagirl posted... <.< If I get a driver's license I'll be your nanny Lol its a pretty cushy job. My daughter is pretty independent. Our nanny would make her breakfast, take her to the park, make her lunch, put her to nap (and then nap herself), then maybe fold her laundry occasionally. She had access to anything she wanted in our fridge and pantry as well. lilORANG posted... Dropping your kids off the first time is very sad. But it's important for socialization. Thats what I tell myself. My daughter is super social too. I know she will have fun with other kids and learn a bunch more than at home. I on the other hand had no daycare or even preschool. I went straight to kindergarten with minimal interaction with other kids and I struggled with social anxiety for years. So I know this is for the best for her. Im still going to cry my eyes out lol <cite>Cleo_II posted [p:969116652] in My daughte... [t:80217659]...</cite> <quote>lww99 posted... </cite><quote>Oh wow! I havent done too much research yet, but it looks to be the opposite around here.Ideally Id love a nanny that would just come to our house for 40 hours a week.I feel like Ill probably end up working third shift, and watching the baby during the day</quote>Yeah it might be cheaper in your area. The prices I gave are for SoCal and everything is more expensive here. We found our nanny on care.com. Its like a dating app for nannies lol its a mess trying to find one that isnt flaky but we found 2 gems using the site<cite>gunplagirl posted... </cite><quote><.< If I get a driver's license I'll be your nanny</quote>Lol its a pretty cushy job. My daughter is pretty independent. Our nanny would make her breakfast, take her to the park, make her lunch, put her to nap (and then nap herself), then maybe fold her laundry occasionally. She had access to anything she wanted in our fridge and pantry as well.lilORANG posted... </cite><quote>Dropping your kids off the first time is very sad. But it's important for socialization.</quote>Thats what I tell myself. My daughter is super social too. I know she will have fun with other kids and learn a bunch more than at home. I on the other hand had no daycare or even preschool. I went straight to kindergarten with minimal interaction with other kids and I struggled with social anxiety for years. So I know this is for the best for her. Im still going to cry my eyes out lol</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Cleo_II 11/01/22 10:27:55 AM #18:	Shabriri posted... She'll be runnin the joint inside a week Honestly I wouldnt be surprised if she did. Shes freaking adorable and people seem to bend to give her whatever she wants. And she knows it. gunplagirl posted... Oh wait, 35 hours and no insurance? I retract my offer, I refuse to be your nanny as I have much more pressing priorities. No insurance but 2 hours a day are free time while she naps (that our last nanny used to nap herself) and then its cough cashmoney cough <cite>Cleo_II posted [p:969116737] in My daughte... [t:80217659]...</cite> <quote>Shabriri posted... </cite><quote>She'll be runnin the joint inside a week</quote>Honestly I wouldnt be surprised if she did. Shes freaking adorable and people seem to bend to give her whatever she wants. And she knows it.gunplagirl posted... </cite><quote>Oh wait, 35 hours and no insurance? I retract my offer, I refuse to be your nanny as I have much more pressing priorities.</quote>No insurance but 2 hours a day are free time while she naps (that our last nanny used to nap herself) and then its cough cashmoney cough</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
emblem-man 11/01/22 10:30:44 AM #19:	Oh man, big moment! Also...get ready to be sick. We started our daughter with daycare at 6 months (currently 8 months) and she likes it we think. But man, we've been sick so much these past 3 months. People aren't joking when they say the kids carry all the germs to you. How many hours a day will she be gone for? --- http://avatar.xboxlive.com/avatar/emblem%20boy/avatar-body.png haters gonna hate <cite>emblem-man posted [p:969116775] in My daughte... [t:80217659]...</cite> <quote>Oh man, big moment!Also...get ready to be sick. We started our daughter with daycare at 6 months (currently 8 months) and she likes it we think. But man, we've been sick so much these past 3 months. People aren't joking when they say the kids carry all the germs to you. How many hours a day will she be gone for?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Shabriri 11/01/22 10:31:53 AM #20:	dona baby cleo, i brought you some a my mudda's cookies molto bene --- MAY CHAOS TAKE THE WORLD <cite>Shabriri posted [p:969116792] in My daughte... [t:80217659]...</cite> <quote>dona baby cleo, i brought you some a my mudda's cookiesmolto bene </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
CyricZ 11/01/22 10:32:11 AM #21:	Geez already. --- CyricZ He/him <cite>CyricZ posted [p:969116799] in My daughte... [t:80217659]...</cite> <quote>Geez already.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
lww99 11/01/22 10:34:33 AM #22:	Cleo_II posted... Yeah it might be cheaper in your area. The prices I gave are for SoCal and everything is more expensive here. We found our nanny on care.com. Its like a dating app for nannies lol its a mess trying to find one that isnt flaky but we found 2 gems using the site Ill check that site out, thank you! Were in Cleveland, so cheaper CoL in comparison. Apparently day care can be like 40k around here, which would basically eat my salary lol --- http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h239/nhottbarbwire/owningroad_zps2333f502.gif <cite>lww99 posted [p:969116837] in My daughte... [t:80217659]...</cite> <quote>Cleo_II posted... </cite><quote>Yeah it might be cheaper in your area. The prices I gave are for SoCal and everything is more expensive here. We found our nanny on care.com. Its like a dating app for nannies lol its a mess trying to find one that isnt flaky but we found 2 gems using the site</quote>Ill check that site out, thank you!Were in Cleveland, so cheaper CoL in comparison. Apparently day care can be like 40k around here, which would basically eat my salary lol</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
gunplagirl 11/01/22 10:41:25 AM #23:	Cleo_II posted... No insurance but 2 hours a day are free time while she naps (that our last nanny used to nap herself) and then its cough cashmoney cough Naps are so amazing tho --- tfw no big tiddy goth vampire gf who lactates blood - viewmaster_pi <cite>gunplagirl posted [p:969116935] in My daughte... [t:80217659]...</cite> <quote>Cleo_II posted... </cite><quote>No insurance but 2 hours a day are free time while she naps (that our last nanny used to nap herself) and then its cough cashmoney cough</quote>Naps are so amazing tho</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Foppe 11/01/22 10:50:49 AM #24:	They grow up so fast. --- GameFAQs isn't going to be merged in with GameSpot or any other site. We're not going to strip out the soul of the site. -CJayC <cite>Foppe posted [p:969117103] in My daughte... [t:80217659]...</cite> <quote>They grow up so fast.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Ruvan22 11/01/22 11:10:30 AM #25:	Does your daughter have an idea of what's happening? <cite>Ruvan22 posted [p:969117466] in My daughte... [t:80217659]...</cite> <quote>Does your daughter have an idea of what's happening?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
thx1138 11/01/22 11:12:12 AM #26:	Why do you need daycare? One of the parents should stay with the child imo --- There ain't nothing to it but to do it <cite>thx1138 posted [p:969117499] in My daughte... [t:80217659]...</cite> <quote>Why do you need daycare? One of the parents should stay with the child imo</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Jupiter 11/01/22 11:13:22 AM #27:	gunplagirl posted... Uh... black and white socks and other white parts? Tuxedo cat? --- Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/kid_prodigy23 <cite>Jupiter posted [p:969117519] in My daughte... [t:80217659]...</cite> <quote>gunplagirl posted... </cite><quote>Uh... black and white socks and other white parts?</quote>Tuxedo cat?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Ruvan22 11/01/22 11:24:02 AM #28:	thx1138 posted... Why do you need daycare? One of the parents should stay with the child imo What are you basing your opinion on? <cite>Ruvan22 posted [p:969117702] in My daughte... [t:80217659]...</cite> <quote>thx1138 posted... </cite><quote>Why do you need daycare? One of the parents should stay with the child imo</quote>What are you basing your opinion on?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Heineken14 11/01/22 11:24:40 AM #29:	Ruvan22 posted... What are you basing your opinion on? The 1950s when households could afford to have only 1 parent with a job. --- Rage is a hell of an anesthetic. <cite>Heineken14 posted [p:969117714] in My daughte... [t:80217659]...</cite> <quote>Ruvan22 posted...</cite><quote>What are you basing your opinion on?</quote>The 1950s when households could afford to have only 1 parent with a job.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
teep_ 11/01/22 11:37:24 AM #30:	My mum used to work in a Montessori. Best of luck to your daughter! --- Grind. Future. A beautiful star. <cite>teep_ posted [p:969117997] in My daughte... [t:80217659]...</cite> <quote>My mum used to work in a Montessori. Best of luck to your daughter!</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Jupiter 11/01/22 12:00:52 PM #31:	We have a babysitter and sometimes one of her daughters watch our daughter and usually a child of my partner's friend (it's been a different friend every year since they last 1 school year before they find someone else lol). My daughter is 26 months old now. The sitters charge $260 a week. Very cheap and they babysit at my partner's parents' house. Which is about 4 minutes away from my job. So I drop my daughter off every morning. There's a bit of a language barrier though since the sitter doesn't speak English and only 1 of her daughters is fluent. The sitter is a relative of a family friend of my partner. Found out yesterday though that they've been giving our daughter soda. --- Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/kid_prodigy23 <cite>Jupiter posted [p:969118506] in My daughte... [t:80217659]...</cite> <quote>We have a babysitter and sometimes one of her daughters watch our daughter and usually a child of my partner's friend (it's been a different friend every year since they last 1 school year before they find someone else lol). My daughter is 26 months old now. The sitters charge $260 a week. Very cheap and they babysit at my partner's parents' house. Which is about 4 minutes away from my job. So I drop my daughter off every morning. There's a bit of a language barrier though since the sitter doesn't speak English and only 1 of her daughters is fluent. The sitter is a relative of a family friend of my partner. Found out yesterday though that they've been giving our daughter soda. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Cleo_II 11/01/22 12:04:03 PM #32:	I just dropped her off and Im a crying mess. Will respond in a bit. She cried when we left but then after we finished with all the paperwork in the front we left and were able to peak through the gates to their outdoor park and saw her happily running around so I know shes ok at least. <cite>Cleo_II posted [p:969118576] in My daughte... [t:80217659]...</cite> <quote>I just dropped her off and Im a crying mess. Will respond in a bit. She cried when we left but then after we finished with all the paperwork in the front we left and were able to peak through the gates to their outdoor park and saw her happily running around so I know shes ok at least. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Shabriri 11/01/22 12:15:54 PM #33:	aw. gonna feel great when ya pick her up I'm sure. hugs incoming, an all that. hope she has a good time! sounds like a good start --- MAY CHAOS TAKE THE WORLD <cite>Shabriri posted [p:969118795] in My daughte... [t:80217659]...</cite> <quote>aw. gonna feel great when ya pick her up I'm sure. hugs incoming, an all that. hope she has a good time! sounds like a good start</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
NoxObscuras 11/01/22 12:19:25 PM #34:	Nice! I'm sure she'll love socializing with other kids. My son was sad the first time I dropped him off at daycare, but he loved it after that. He's in 2nd grade now. --- PSN - NoxObscuras Z490 \| i9-10900K \| EVGA 3080 FTW3 Ultra \| 32GB DDR4 3600 \| 4TB SSD <cite>NoxObscuras posted [p:969118860] in My daughte... [t:80217659]...</cite> <quote>Nice! I'm sure she'll love socializing with other kids. My son was sad the first time I dropped him off at daycare, but he loved it after that. He's in 2nd grade now. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Foppe 11/01/22 12:19:51 PM #35:	She will cry when you pick her up because she wants to stay longer. --- GameFAQs isn't going to be merged in with GameSpot or any other site. We're not going to strip out the soul of the site. -CJayC <cite>Foppe posted [p:969118871] in My daughte... [t:80217659]...</cite> <quote>She will cry when you pick her up because she wants to stay longer.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Cleo_II 11/01/22 12:37:32 PM #36:	emblem-man posted... Oh man, big moment! Also...get ready to be sick. We started our daughter with daycare at 6 months (currently 8 months) and she likes it we think. But man, we've been sick so much these past 3 months. People aren't joking when they say the kids carry all the germs to you. How many hours a day will she be gone for? Oh yeah were mentally preparing ourselves to be sick all the time. In 18 months shes only ever caught one small cold. Shes going to catch everything sigh. Shell be there from 8:30-3 every day. CyricZ posted... Geez already. Right?? thx1138 posted... Why do you need daycare? One of the parents should stay with the child imo Well imo two high earning parents are also beneficial. We can provide her with everything and that to me is more important than one of us leaving six figure jobs to stay with her. teep_ posted... My mum used to work in a Montessori. Best of luck to your daughter! What did your mom think of it? Any truth to the claims? And thanks! Jupiter posted... We have a babysitter and sometimes one of her daughters watch our daughter and usually a child of my partner's friend (it's been a different friend every year since they last 1 school year before they find someone else lol). My daughter is 26 months old now. The sitters charge $260 a week. Very cheap and they babysit at my partner's parents' house. Which is about 4 minutes away from my job. So I drop my daughter off every morning. There's a bit of a language barrier though since the sitter doesn't speak English and only 1 of her daughters is fluent. The sitter is a relative of a family friend of my partner. Found out yesterday though that they've been giving our daughter soda. Wow what a great deal! We have no family around and no one we knew that wed feel comfortable enough leaving her with like that. I would flip my shit if I found out they were sneaking her soda though. I was pissed my mother in law was visiting last week and snuck junk snacks while at the park with her. But I held my tongue because it was the one time. NoxObscuras posted... Nice! I'm sure she'll love socializing with other kids. My son was sad the first time I dropped him off at daycare, but he loved it after that. He's in 2nd grade now. She does love to play with other kids. She has more friends than we do lol our nanny took her to the park every day at the same time where a bunch of other kids would be at. <cite>Cleo_II posted [p:969119248] in My daughte... [t:80217659]...</cite> <quote>emblem-man posted... </cite><quote>Oh man, big moment!Also...get ready to be sick. We started our daughter with daycare at 6 months (currently 8 months) and she likes it we think. But man, we've been sick so much these past 3 months. People aren't joking when they say the kids carry all the germs to you.How many hours a day will she be gone for?</quote>Oh yeah were mentally preparing ourselves to be sick all the time. In 18 months shes only ever caught one small cold. Shes going to catch everything sigh.Shell be there from 8:30-3 every day.CyricZ posted... </cite><quote>Geez already.</quote>Right??thx1138 posted... </cite><quote>Why do you need daycare? One of the parents should stay with the child imo</quote>Well imo two high earning parents are also beneficial. We can provide her with everything and that to me is more important than one of us leaving six figure jobs to stay with her.teep_ posted... </cite><quote>My mum used to work in a Montessori. Best of luck to your daughter!</quote>What did your mom think of it? Any truth to the claims? And thanks!Jupiter posted... </cite><quote>We have a babysitter and sometimes one of her daughters watch our daughter and usually a child of my partner's friend (it's been a different friend every year since they last 1 school year before they find someone else lol). My daughter is 26 months old now. The sitters charge $260 a week. Very cheap and they babysit at my partner's parents' house. Which is about 4 minutes away from my job. So I drop my daughter off every morning. There's a bit of a language barrier though since the sitter doesn't speak English and only 1 of her daughters is fluent. The sitter is a relative of a family friend of my partner. Found out yesterday though that they've been giving our daughter soda. </quote>Wow what a great deal! We have no family around and no one we knew that wed feel comfortable enough leaving her with like that. I would flip my shit if I found out they were sneaking her soda though. I was pissed my mother in law was visiting last week and snuck junk snacks while at the park with her. But I held my tongue because it was the one time.NoxObscuras posted... </cite><quote>Nice! I'm sure she'll love socializing with other kids. My son was sad the first time I dropped him off at daycare, but he loved it after that. He's in 2nd grade now.</quote>She does love to play with other kids. She has more friends than we do lol our nanny took her to the park every day at the same time where a bunch of other kids would be at. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
CyricZ 11/01/22 12:50:11 PM #37:	Cleo_II posted... She has more friends than we do God that is so real. --- CyricZ He/him <cite>CyricZ posted [p:969119517] in My daughte... [t:80217659]...</cite> <quote>Cleo_II posted... </cite><quote>She has more friends than we do</quote>God that is so real.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
thx1138 11/01/22 3:23:50 PM #38:	Ruvan22 posted... What are you basing your opinion on? whats best for the child --- There ain't nothing to it but to do it <cite>thx1138 posted [p:969122984] in My daughte... [t:80217659]...</cite> <quote>Ruvan22 posted... </cite><quote>What are you basing your opinion on?</quote>whats best for the child </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
TheSuperSilver 11/01/22 3:34:32 PM #39:	Congrats to the little one and you Cleo! We currently have a nanny who is $13/hr for 35 hours a week. She's like a 20 year old kid who actually used to work in a daycare but the distance was too far. She lives like 10 minutes from us so being our nanny was convenient for her too. My daughter is 7 months old now and she'll begin daycare at roughly the 14 month mark. Her seat is already locked in and we'll be paying them around $350/month from now until she starts - this money ultimately will go towards her tuition. --- When it is obvious that the goals cannot be reached, don't adjust the goals, adjust the action steps. - Confucius <cite>TheSuperSilver posted [p:969123182] in My daughte... [t:80217659]...</cite> <quote>Congrats to the little one and you Cleo!We currently have a nanny who is $13/hr for 35 hours a week. She's like a 20 year old kid who actually used to work in a daycare but the distance was too far. She lives like 10 minutes from us so being our nanny was convenient for her too.My daughter is 7 months old now and she'll begin daycare at roughly the 14 month mark. Her seat is already locked in and we'll be paying them around $350/month from now until she starts - this money ultimately will go towards her tuition.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
FLAMING_EVIL_HOMER 11/01/22 3:35:07 PM #40:	Yeah i can't imagine dropping my kid off at a daycare. Partly because i don't know how these places take care of so many kids at once when mine and others are so needy. Also because im cheap. My son has become a little less needy and particular though since he just turned one. Glad my wife works the weekdays 8-5 and my job is flexible where i can work friday and saturday nights. Think eventually we will be needing a babysitter for one day so i can consistently work more. --- I wash myself with a rag on stiiick <cite>FLAMING_EVIL_HOMER posted [p:969123192] in My daughte... [t:80217659]...</cite> <quote>Yeah i can't imagine dropping my kid off at a daycare. Partly because i don't know how these places take care of so many kids at once when mine and others are so needy. Also because im cheap. My son has become a little less needy and particular though since he just turned one. Glad my wife works the weekdays 8-5 and my job is flexible where i can work friday and saturday nights. Think eventually we will be needing a babysitter for one day so i can consistently work more.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Kamen_Rider_Blade 11/01/22 3:36:25 PM #41:	Time flies, the little ones grow up so fast. --- Are you a MexiCAN or a MexiCAN'T - Johnny Depp '*Once Upon A Time in Mexico*' <cite>Kamen_Rider_Blade posted [p:969123217] in My daughte... [t:80217659]...</cite> <quote>Time flies, the little ones grow up so fast.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Cleo_II 11/01/22 3:55:04 PM #42:	TheSuperSilver posted... Congrats to the little one and you Cleo! We currently have a nanny who is $13/hr for 35 hours a week. She's like a 20 year old kid who actually used to work in a daycare but the distance was too far. She lives like 10 minutes from us so being our nanny was convenient for her too. My daughter is 7 months old now and she'll begin daycare at roughly the 14 month mark. Her seat is already locked in and we'll be paying them around $350/month from now until she starts - this money ultimately will go towards her tuition. Wow so cheap! Where do you live? Kinda crazy that youre being asked to pay every month just to reserve a spot though. We paid $150 to be on the wait list and that was put towards tuition. Then when her spot was available it was a one month deposit which is last months tuition. FLAMING_EVIL_HOMER posted... Yeah i can't imagine dropping my kid off at a daycare. Partly because i don't know how these places take care of so many kids at once when mine and others are so needy. Also because im cheap. My son has become a little less needy and particular though since he just turned one. Glad my wife works the weekdays 8-5 and my job is flexible where i can work friday and saturday nights. Think eventually we will be needing a babysitter for one day so i can consistently work more. Yeah I wouldnt have put her earlier. 18 months is where I felt most comfortable because shes a lot more self sufficient now and can communicate to a degree. I know they have a ratio of 6 kids per teacher but it will help her learn structure and to listen to the teacher. Im more worried about another kid hurting her or being mean. I plan on putting her in some karate or kung fu classes to learn self defense. None of that love and peace crap, I will be teaching my daughter to fight back if anyone messes with her. <cite>Cleo_II posted [p:969123625] in My daughte... [t:80217659]...</cite> <quote>TheSuperSilver posted... </cite><quote>Congrats to the little one and you Cleo!We currently have a nanny who is $13/hr for 35 hours a week. She's like a 20 year old kid who actually used to work in a daycare but the distance was too far. She lives like 10 minutes from us so being our nanny was convenient for her too.My daughter is 7 months old now and she'll begin daycare at roughly the 14 month mark. Her seat is already locked in and we'll be paying them around $350/month from now until she starts - this money ultimately will go towards her tuition.</quote>Wow so cheap! Where do you live? Kinda crazy that youre being asked to pay every month just to reserve a spot though. We paid $150 to be on the wait list and that was put towards tuition. Then when her spot was available it was a one month deposit which is last months tuition.FLAMING_EVIL_HOMER posted... </cite><quote>Yeah i can't imagine dropping my kid off at a daycare. Partly because i don't know how these places take care of so many kids at once when mine and others are so needy. Also because im cheap. My son has become a little less needy and particular though since he just turned one. Glad my wife works the weekdays 8-5 and my job is flexible where i can work friday and saturday nights. Think eventually we will be needing a babysitter for one day so i can consistently work more.</quote>Yeah I wouldnt have put her earlier. 18 months is where I felt most comfortable because shes a lot more self sufficient now and can communicate to a degree. I know they have a ratio of 6 kids per teacher but it will help her learn structure and to listen to the teacher. Im more worried about another kid hurting her or being mean. I plan on putting her in some karate or kung fu classes to learn self defense. None of that love and peace crap, I will be teaching my daughter to fight back if anyone messes with her. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Ruvan22 11/01/22 5:59:17 PM #43:	thx1138 posted... whats best for the child How are you defining "best"? Because it seems you are saying EVERY family should have parent at home with the children regardless of circumstances.. <cite>Ruvan22 posted [p:969126287] in My daughte... [t:80217659]...</cite> <quote>thx1138 posted... </cite><quote>whats best for the child</quote>How are you defining "best"? Because it seems you are saying EVERY family should have parent at home with the children regardless of circumstances..</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Cleo_II 11/01/22 6:51:49 PM #44:	Ruvan22 posted... How are you defining "best"? Because it seems you are saying EVERY family should have parent at home with the children regardless of circumstances.. Dont worry about him hes clearly a troll. New account and probably doesnt even have kids of his own. <cite>Cleo_II posted [p:969127382] in My daughte... [t:80217659]...</cite> <quote>Ruvan22 posted... </cite><quote>How are you defining "best"? Because it seems you are saying EVERY family should have parent at home with the children regardless of circumstances..</quote>Dont worry about him hes clearly a troll. New account and probably doesnt even have kids of his own. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
itachi15243 11/01/22 6:56:09 PM #45:	I remember when I was in daycare. Kids trying to sharpen crayons with the cross hatch section of a plastic box. Mostly only worked on crayons. --- I do drawings and stuff https://www.fiverr.com/blueblitz <cite>itachi15243 posted [p:969127475] in My daughte... [t:80217659]...</cite> <quote>I remember when I was in daycare. Kids trying to sharpen crayons with the cross hatch section of a plastic box. Mostly only worked on crayons. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
TheSuperSilver 11/01/22 10:26:46 PM #46:	Wow so cheap! Where do you live? Kinda crazy that youre being asked to pay every month just to reserve a spot though. We paid $150 to be on the wait list and that was put towards tuition. Then when her spot was available it was a one month deposit which is last months tuition. Yeah we live in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. We used nannylane and Care.com for our nanny search and we definitely saw some of the sky high prices that you alluded to. There were a few gems in the $16-$17/hr range, but this kid we ultimately settled on was a no brainer. We interviewed her at the house and our daughter seemed very receptive to her. Plus she already had a decent background in working daycares and her references checked out. Seemed an easy hire and she's been great (lol I never see her because I work so much - the wife works remotely). The reason why we're paying to maintain her seat at the daycare is because 1) we're deferring for so long and 2) her seat is guaranteed. I'm looking forward to her starting as we checked the daycare out and it looks nice. We were about to have her start much sooner because we couldn't find a nanny. Now that we've secured one, we can keep her home longer until she's a year old or so before we start. --- When it is obvious that the goals cannot be reached, don't adjust the goals, adjust the action steps. - Confucius <cite>TheSuperSilver posted [p:969131792] in My daughte... [t:80217659]...</cite> <quote><quote>Wow so cheap! Where do you live? Kinda crazy that youre being asked to pay every month just to reserve a spot though. We paid $150 to be on the wait list and that was put towards tuition. Then when her spot was available it was a one month deposit which is last months tuition.</quote>Yeah we live in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. We used nannylane and Care.com for our nanny search and we definitely saw some of the sky high prices that you alluded to. There were a few gems in the $16-$17/hr range, but this kid we ultimately settled on was a no brainer. We interviewed her at the house and our daughter seemed very receptive to her. Plus she already had a decent background in working daycares and her references checked out. Seemed an easy hire and she's been great (lol I never see her because I work so much - the wife works remotely).The reason why we're paying to maintain her seat at the daycare is because 1) we're deferring for so long and 2) her seat is guaranteed. I'm looking forward to her starting as we checked the daycare out and it looks nice. We were about to have her start much sooner because we couldn't find a nanny. Now that we've secured one, we can keep her home longer until she's a year old or so before we start.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Cleo_II 11/02/22 3:36:10 PM #47:	They sent me a ton of pictures of her first day. She looked so happy! They said she didnt cry at all other than nap time, which she cries at every time with us too. Today was the second day and we were told to expect it to be harder than the first because kids know whats coming this time. Only she was so excited today when we were walking in. She was all smiles. When we left she didnt cry at all. Shes loving it and that makes me really happy. <cite>Cleo_II posted [p:969145668] in My daughte... [t:80217659]...</cite> <quote>They sent me a ton of pictures of her first day. She looked so happy! They said she didnt cry at all other than nap time, which she cries at every time with us too. Today was the second day and we were told to expect it to be harder than the first because kids know whats coming this time. Only she was so excited today when we were walking in. She was all smiles. When we left she didnt cry at all. Shes loving it and that makes me really happy. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Cleo_II 11/02/22 3:40:31 PM #50:	[LFAQs-redacted-quote] When we were there another mom was there and said Oh wow shes doing great for her second day. My kid still cries at every drop off lol Im guessing thats the norm. I think the fact that she had her nanny all day before and went to the park all the time with her friends helped prepare her for daycare. <cite>Cleo_II posted [p:969145756] in My daughte... [t:80217659]...</cite> <quote><cite>[LFAQs-redacted-quote]</cite> When we were there another mom was there and said Oh wow shes doing great for her second day. My kid still cries at every drop off lol Im guessing thats the norm. I think the fact that she had her nanny all day before and went to the park all the time with her friends helped prepare her for daycare. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Cleo_II 11/04/22 11:20:11 PM #51:	Finished her first week. Teacher said shes doing great. Hardly cries at all. Doesnt shed a single tear at drop offs. In the morning, shes so excited to go. As soon as we put her shoes and coat on she knows where were going and runs to the door. Im really happy that shes enjoying it so much. Shes a very sociable toddler. Its funny to me because I was the opposite as a kid. <cite>Cleo_II posted [p:969202323] in My daughte... [t:80217659]...</cite> <quote>Finished her first week. Teacher said shes doing great. Hardly cries at all. Doesnt shed a single tear at drop offs. In the morning, shes so excited to go. As soon as we put her shoes and coat on she knows where were going and runs to the door. Im really happy that shes enjoying it so much. Shes a very sociable toddler. Its funny to me because I was the opposite as a kid. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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