Moving Daycare

[sarmelie]

Dilemmaa alert.
Ive been considering switching daycare for my daughter for a long time,mostly from trouble with the daycare she always was distressed and they ripped me off a couple of times, which is now all over thank god, but im so worried im going to have to go through it all again with her and i really dont want to put her through that stress again.
My ds has been going to the same daycare for about 13 months and shes screamed at me leaving her until just a few weeks ago. She's only just started sleeping too and is finally liking her carers and is familiar with the other children.
This new daycare was actually on today tonight the other nigth (for those who watch the thrilling program) as one of the top 5 best childcares surveyed by mums in perth.
Ive enrolled her, for two full days (which is only half a day more then what shes doing already) but i dont know wether its a good idea to upheave her now shes comfortable.
The new daycare is so nice its really clean although i havent seen the carers interact with the kiddies yet so im keen to spend some time there to see that.
Does anyone have any experience on this or advice?? Very very confused and cant stop thinking about it and whats right.
:banghead:

[Pobblebonk]

Hmmm. If it were me, then I'd have no hesitation moving Mr Chicken to another childcare centre that I thought was going to be better. Especially if you've had some bad experiences at the last one.

I know you're thinking, 'but my daughter has only just settled in', BUT the other place might make much more of an effort to make her arrival experience much more enjoyable and non-threatening than the last place... Especially if you tell them she's a clinger.

I reckon, some short upheaval vs. mummy has better peace of mind, kidlet starts to enjoy the daycare experience is the way to go.

I cannot believe your current ccc tried to rip you off! Grrrrrr.

[Chanelc]

Maybe a solution - try the new day care centre for a day and see how your little one reacts? Daycare centres are hard to get especially good ones.
Most important is that the child feel safe & secure in that environment and from you said it sounds like your little one hated it.. good luck
Thankfully Chanel loves her daycare and the carers are really nice

[punkbaby]

I agree with chanelc try one half day or something to see if she likes it
I do find it odd though that your dd took 13months to settle into day care that seems far to long i know my ds is very clingy (from head injuries etc and trauma) but when his started kinder after 3 weeks he was fine and he used to break his back to get there

I would be worried if it took 13months thats all try the other one sounds like its got a good rep :)

[sarmelie]

I agree with chanelc try one half day or something to see if she likes it
I do find it odd though that your dd took 13months to settle into day care that seems far to long i know my ds is very clingy (from head injuries etc and trauma) but when his started kinder after 3 weeks he was fine and he used to break his back to get there

I would be worried if it took 13months thats all try the other one sounds like its got a good rep :)

She's always been quite clingy, she even does it with some family members if she doesnt see them often. She's always fine after i've gone but she is very timid and clingy when we first arrive.
I think i will try this new daycare, its closer and they do 2 weeks of orientation where i can go and hang out with her and help her settle in which is fantastic.
Ive also come to the conclusion that she's almost 2 and is in the babies room still where she is, so she is going to have to experience a transition in the form of moving to the toddlers room, with different carers, so thats making my decision a little easier thank god!!
Thankyou soo much for your opinions though it really helps. As you know its fantastic to have someone to bounce ideas off ;D

Pobblebonk: I KNOW! They ripped me off over 1000 at least in daycare fees. I was registered as a casual, and they were charging me under permanent (paying for days she wasnt there). They neglected to inform me this was happening until i asked if there was a price difference between cas and permanent and told me that i was actually casual!
They made out they were doing me a favour by giving me permanent privleges under a casual position, but i dont see it as that because i had no idea what was going on!
PFFT!
I tried to fight for it back but kind of gave up, too bloody stressful.

[motherlylove]

i would move to the new one