OHbaby! Forums : Daycare options - help! https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Mon, 06 Apr 2026 17:47:58 +0000 Fri, 11 Jun 2010 17:26:13 +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=33970 <![CDATA[OHbaby! Forums]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[Daycare options - help! : I have booked in to the 2nd one...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33970&PID=1060399&title=daycare-options-help#1060399 Author: monkey33
Subject: 33970
Posted: 11 June 2010 at 5:26pm

I have booked in to the 2nd one - I took DH there today and he liked them both but we agree with you all, we will both feel more comfortable knowing there is someone with an extra eye on him at the 2nd one.

Thanks for the advice everyone!]]> Fri, 11 Jun 2010 17:26:13 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33970&PID=1060399&title=daycare-options-help#1060399 <![CDATA[Daycare options - help! : Monkey go with whatever one makes...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33970&PID=1060011&title=daycare-options-help#1060011 Author: LILLIS
Subject: 33970
Posted: 11 June 2010 at 11:43am

Monkey go with whatever one makes you feel comfortable.
After a bad experience I would prefer to be with someone I know - so they have that extra eye on them

The centre I am looking at now has some one I know as the supervisor so it already has my vote ]]> Fri, 11 Jun 2010 11:43:21 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33970&PID=1060011&title=daycare-options-help#1060011 <![CDATA[Daycare options - help! : I drive about 15 minutes out of...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33970&PID=1059908&title=daycare-options-help#1059908 Author: Peanut
Subject: 33970
Posted: 11 June 2010 at 9:57am

I drive about 15 minutes out of my way to my childrens DC and its well worth it! The second one sounds good and the bonus is you will not have to worry about anything as you "know" them already.]]> Fri, 11 Jun 2010 09:57:29 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33970&PID=1059908&title=daycare-options-help#1059908 <![CDATA[Daycare options - help! : 10 minutes is hardly a long way...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33970&PID=1059836&title=daycare-options-help#1059836 Author: caliandjack
Subject: 33970
Posted: 11 June 2010 at 8:58am

10 minutes is hardly a long way to go, really go with the one you like.

]]> Fri, 11 Jun 2010 08:58:29 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33970&PID=1059836&title=daycare-options-help#1059836 <![CDATA[Daycare options - help! : yip i would say the 2nd one 11mins...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33970&PID=1059785&title=daycare-options-help#1059785 Author: ohanlon82
Subject: 33970
Posted: 11 June 2010 at 8:10am

yip i would say the 2nd one
11mins is nothing - esp at the times you are going

]]> Fri, 11 Jun 2010 08:10:19 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33970&PID=1059785&title=daycare-options-help#1059785 <![CDATA[Daycare options - help! : of course its worth the drive.....]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33970&PID=1059511&title=daycare-options-help#1059511 Author: bun_in_the_oven
Subject: 33970
Posted: 10 June 2010 at 8:20pm

of course its worth the drive.. 11 mins is nothing and if you miss the traffic...

GO FOR IT MAMA...

hope it all goes well... ]]> Thu, 10 Jun 2010 20:20:54 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33970&PID=1059511&title=daycare-options-help#1059511 <![CDATA[Daycare options - help! : Yeah I did prefer the 2nd one,...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33970&PID=1059486&title=daycare-options-help#1059486 Author: monkey33
Subject: 33970
Posted: 10 June 2010 at 8:03pm

Yeah I did prefer the 2nd one, but I guess I was looking for assurance that it was worth the drive.

Thanks everyone ]]> Thu, 10 Jun 2010 20:03:26 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33970&PID=1059486&title=daycare-options-help#1059486 <![CDATA[Daycare options - help! : The 2nd.. Daniels daycare is...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33970&PID=1059404&title=daycare-options-help#1059404 Author: kebakat
Subject: 33970
Posted: 10 June 2010 at 6:55pm

The 2nd..

Daniels daycare is literally on the opposite side of town from our house, you really couldn't get much further away, it takes me 14-16mins each way but I don't care because its such a great centre.

It also sounds like you like it more, your list is much more comprehensive on the 2nd than the 1st ]]> Thu, 10 Jun 2010 18:55:55 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33970&PID=1059404&title=daycare-options-help#1059404 <![CDATA[Daycare options - help! : They both sound good. It is a...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33970&PID=1059390&title=daycare-options-help#1059390 Author: HuntersMama
Subject: 33970
Posted: 10 June 2010 at 6:49pm

They both sound good. It is a hard decision. I went with the one that will be closer to work, or should I say at work so that swayed my decision.]]> Thu, 10 Jun 2010 18:49:54 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33970&PID=1059390&title=daycare-options-help#1059390 <![CDATA[Daycare options - help! : the second one - mine looves been...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33970&PID=1059354&title=daycare-options-help#1059354 Author: Raspberryjam
Subject: 33970
Posted: 10 June 2010 at 6:24pm

the second one - mine looves been outside!! ]]> Thu, 10 Jun 2010 18:24:08 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33970&PID=1059354&title=daycare-options-help#1059354 <![CDATA[Daycare options - help! : 11 mins would never outweigh the...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33970&PID=1059223&title=daycare-options-help#1059223 Author: nannyabbey
Subject: 33970
Posted: 10 June 2010 at 4:38pm

11 mins would never outweigh the feeling that your child is happy and 'secure'.
]]> Thu, 10 Jun 2010 16:38:55 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33970&PID=1059223&title=daycare-options-help#1059223 <![CDATA[Daycare options - help! : I&#039;d choose the daycare that...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33970&PID=1059216&title=daycare-options-help#1059216 Author: E&L+1
Subject: 33970
Posted: 10 June 2010 at 4:35pm

I'd choose the daycare that I felt most comfortable in. It sounds to me like you have already chosen the one that is slightly further away.]]> Thu, 10 Jun 2010 16:35:03 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33970&PID=1059216&title=daycare-options-help#1059216 <![CDATA[Daycare options - help! : If it were me id be choosing the...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33970&PID=1059214&title=daycare-options-help#1059214 Author: _SMS_
Subject: 33970
Posted: 10 June 2010 at 4:34pm

If it were me id be choosing the 2nd one.

I would like the factor that someone i know runs it & is there.

Also i like the idea of having outdoor/grass areas.

Good Luck deciding ]]> Thu, 10 Jun 2010 16:34:02 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33970&PID=1059214&title=daycare-options-help#1059214 <![CDATA[Daycare options - help! : I am heading back to work in October...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33970&PID=1059194&title=daycare-options-help#1059194 Author: monkey33
Subject: 33970
Posted: 10 June 2010 at 4:12pm

I am heading back to work in October and I am really stuck! I have two daycares to choose from which both have their pros & cons:

Daycare 1)
*Right around the corner
*Part of a large franchise
*12 babies in total
*Small play areas - in & out, but seem functional
*No diary to take home but has sleep charts/feeding charts that you can check when you pick up/drop off
*Has a nice feel

Daycare 2)
*Is out of the way - it is 11 minute drive there (I don't start till 10 & finish at 3, so miss the traffic) - I can go to work from there which would take the same amount of time if leaving from my own house - so 2 lots of 11 min drives a day (compared a 1 min drive to the daycare above)
*My sister's best friend (who I know well too) manages it and I have met the Head Teacher for babies a few times (she is the older sister of someone I went to school with), so I know that he would have an extra eye on him.
*Got a better review from the ERO
*I would get a discount of around $40-$50 off per week (my car is cheap to run so wouldn't cost much for the extra mileage)
*Has a bigger play area inside & out - has grass areas to play in, daycare 1 does not
*Has more babies which could be a negative
*Has a diary on their day which you can take home and record what happened the night prior/weekend
*Also has a nice feel

I guess what I am asking myself, is should I drive a bit further to get to a better daycare?

Which would you choose?

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