OHbaby! Forums : Daycare help!!! https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sun, 05 Apr 2026 23:35:25 +0000 Sun, 16 Aug 2009 20:57:35 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=28084 <![CDATA[OHbaby! Forums]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[Daycare help!!! : We have decided to move DS to...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28084&PID=748954&title=daycare-help#748954 Author: pikelets
Subject: 28084
Posted: 16 August 2009 at 8:57pm

We have decided to move DS to ABC when he turns 2 (can't get in sooner) but DS is happy and settled so we are happy to wait.

Do your research on daycares and try to visit a few as you will get a feel for which ones you do/dont like by comparison. I personally don't like homebased but thats just me.

At the end of the day, I don't think you can ever be 100% happy with a daycare/other care as its not you that is looking after him/her (IYKWIM).

Where on the shore are you? Do you have to use a daycare in the city?
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Subject: 28084
Posted: 15 August 2009 at 9:50pm

I would look at Kindercare - I have heard fantastic things about them!

 

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Subject: 28084
Posted: 15 August 2009 at 9:08pm

We've managed to organise our hours with DH to make it work for us.
I drop the girls at daycare at 9am and start work at 9:30am - it does mean I don't finish until 6pm though.
DH starts work at 7am and finishes 3:30pm and picks up the girls from daycare at around 4pm

Both my girls are at an ABC centre and we've been quite happy with it.]]> Sat, 15 Aug 2009 21:08:59 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28084&PID=748265&title=daycare-help#748265 <![CDATA[Daycare help!!! : AuntyAnna wrote:I would not...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28084&PID=747933&title=daycare-help#747933 Author: AzzaNZ
Subject: 28084
Posted: 15 August 2009 at 11:36am

Originally posted by AuntyAnna AuntyAnna wrote:

I would not recommend ABC, I have relieved in many ECE centre, barnadoes centres are good or like others have said homebased care, choose someone who shares a similar philosophy about caring and educating kids :)


There's a Barnadoes centre close by but they close at 17h00.

I wish I could find a job with more family-friendly hours - I dont know how other working parents manage ]]> Sat, 15 Aug 2009 11:36:20 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28084&PID=747933&title=daycare-help#747933 <![CDATA[Daycare help!!! : I would not recommend ABC, I have...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28084&PID=747737&title=daycare-help#747737 Author: Babynamelover
Subject: 28084
Posted: 14 August 2009 at 10:16pm

I would not recommend ABC, I have relieved in many ECE centre, barnadoes centres are good or like others have said homebased care, choose someone who shares a similar philosophy about caring and educating kids :)]]> Fri, 14 Aug 2009 22:16:22 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28084&PID=747737&title=daycare-help#747737 <![CDATA[Daycare help!!! : I would reccomend Porse ]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28084&PID=747632&title=daycare-help#747632 Author: susieq
Subject: 28084
Posted: 14 August 2009 at 8:25pm

I would reccomend Porse]]> Fri, 14 Aug 2009 20:25:53 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28084&PID=747632&title=daycare-help#747632 <![CDATA[Daycare help!!! : I haven&#039;t had any experience...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28084&PID=747512&title=daycare-help#747512 Author: sally belly
Subject: 28084
Posted: 14 August 2009 at 5:47pm

I haven't had any experience with either of these places but I know there are Kindercare Centres in both the ANZ Buildling (Lower Albert St) & PWC Building.

]]> Fri, 14 Aug 2009 17:47:29 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28084&PID=747512&title=daycare-help#747512 <![CDATA[Daycare help!!! : Thank you! I&#039;ve contacted...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28084&PID=747405&title=daycare-help#747405 Author: AzzaNZ
Subject: 28084
Posted: 14 August 2009 at 3:51pm

Thank you! I've contacted Porse and will also be looking into the other daycares nearby that have been suggested.

I see there is an ABC relatively close-by in Grey Lynn, and Uptown Kids Childcare Centre on Upper Queen street that is even closer.]]> Fri, 14 Aug 2009 15:51:59 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28084&PID=747405&title=daycare-help#747405 <![CDATA[Daycare help!!! : I would look at ABC, there are...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28084&PID=747351&title=daycare-help#747351 Author: jazzy
Subject: 28084
Posted: 14 August 2009 at 3:00pm

I would look at ABC, there are heaps around. If you can afford center care I would go with that.

I was booking my 3yr old into home care, I know the lady that does it & she lives within walking distance of home. I was only doing a few hr while DS2 was at kindy so I could haver some me time. Anyway went for a home visit the other day & was shocked, nice home but the tv shopping channel was on, not really any outside space to play (we have the same problem here), the house had a funny smell, they have family moving to NZ staying that don't speak english & family in & out all the time, the toy area was a like 2x2 no carpet or mat which had a latch for a seller door. So not much toys & he wandered around the house & was not stopped, in the bathroom etc. She has no other kids yet. I got bad vibes so now have to turn around & tell her no thanks, very awaked but you need to be happy about where your kids are.

Oh & the other thing I really liked the Pores program they are meant to do with the kids, but I know mine would not have had it more like a baby sitting service.]]> Fri, 14 Aug 2009 15:00:37 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28084&PID=747351&title=daycare-help#747351 <![CDATA[Daycare help!!! : Ditto the home based care - we&#039;re...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28084&PID=747147&title=daycare-help#747147 Author: fire_engine
Subject: 28084
Posted: 14 August 2009 at 10:48am

Ditto the home based care - we're finding it great for Daniel. You do need to sit on the phones and ring round the different agencies but you may find it's worth it.]]> Fri, 14 Aug 2009 10:48:25 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28084&PID=747147&title=daycare-help#747147 <![CDATA[Daycare help!!! : Can I suggest you maybe try something...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28084&PID=747088&title=daycare-help#747088 Author: first
Subject: 28084
Posted: 14 August 2009 at 9:57am

Can I suggest you maybe try something like porse. I only suggest this because they are often a lot more flexible with hours and they may be able to suit your needs better. I think often people are pleasantly surprised with the cost of the care as well.
In terms of daycares in the city I am no help there but am very sorry that you have had this exprience. I'm sure someone will be able to recommend a good place for you.]]> Fri, 14 Aug 2009 09:57:34 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28084&PID=747088&title=daycare-help#747088 <![CDATA[Daycare help!!! : Can anyone help? I work 50 hours...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28084&PID=747017&title=daycare-help#747017 Author: AzzaNZ
Subject: 28084
Posted: 14 August 2009 at 9:06am

Can anyone help?

I work 50 hours a week and my 2 year old needs to be in a daycare during that time.

I had her in a wonderful daycare on the North Shore but had to move jobs (redundancy) and could no longer drop or fetch her in time there. Now she is in a daycare in the Auckland CBD - right next to my office.

I've been noticing odd things I wasnt happy with but nothing too alarming. Then yesterday I wanted to take her home early and arrived there at lunch time. Now that I see how they are taking care of my little girl I want her out.

I couldnt bring myself to send her there today so DH has had to take the day off work to look after her - he is a contractor so its unpaid and we really need the money.

Can anyone recommend a good daycare in the CBD? Or knows if there's another potential solution?

Does anyone pay a nanny/other parent to fetch their child from daycare?

Any suggestions would be appreciated!

*cross posted on toddler times*]]> Fri, 14 Aug 2009 09:06:18 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28084&PID=747017&title=daycare-help#747017