Today M and I went to look at two possible day care options for M. Glenn and I went and looked at a day care a few weeks ago that appeared to fit our needs. M was okay being there but there was something that we weren't totally comfortable with. Nothing specific but we walked away feeling like it would do but it wasn't great. It was also stupidly expensive for the service you got compared to other centers in town. We did book him in as I start work Monday and we have to have him placed somewhere but I kept looking for a better solution.
I found two more family run day cares who also had space available for Micah but trying to get in to see them had turned out to be difficult. Today we were able to see both of them however Glenn couldn't come along so M and I went. I figure M is the best judge. The first one was a place that I had found on my own. She has space, she is really close by and we had a great phone conversation. I liked it better than our first option and M seemed to be ok but he wasn't thrilled.
The second home I heard about from a mom who owns a consignment store M and I go to occasionally. She and I started talking the last time I was in and she suggested I give this place a call and check them out. This afternoon, M and I did just that. We arrived and the woman (we'll call her S) answered the door and showed us into the main play room. There were 6 kids, all of whom are older than M, most are about 3 years old. M was a bit overwhelmed but he let me put him down right away and stood watching the other children. S and I started to talk and she suggested we go look at the garage which was converted into another play area. Suddenly there was a little boy and a little girl trying to hold M's hands and lead him into the garage. M still wasn't so sure about them so he grabbed my leg and followed along. This garage is a child's fantasy. It has a play mat over the floor, a big jungle gym, a play house and ride on cars and bicycles. M stood and watched the other children play until he couldn't resist any longer and he had to check out the slides himself. S's husband was home so he stayed in the garage while S and I went off and chatted about the policies etc of the day care. M didn't even notice.
The day care is not even close to what we had in Whitehorse but it is still a good place. A place where the kids are obviously happy and seem really well adjusted. They have rules and a schedule which a lot of places here seem to lack. When we arrived S had asked one of the little boys to tell M what the rules were. Here's what he told us " play room toys stay in the play room, we have to share, no pushing is allowed, always use your manners and always wash your hands" These are pretty great rules to live by and I would be happy if my child lived by these rules. It was a successful visit. M did not want to leave. He was happy playing with the kids and running around. I had to pick him up and drag him out. I have to say I sort of didn't want to leave either. There was a part of me that just wanted to sit with this woman and thank her for doing such a great job. I wanted to watch my little fellow run around with other kids happy as he could be.
Tomorrow we take Glenn to visit this day care. I am hoping he loves it as much as M and I did but if he doesn't, that's ok. We will keep searching until we find one that all three of us like. But I'm keeping my fingers crossed that this is the one we all like. It would make life so much easier.
So, M has chosen his favorite of the day care centres and I have to say I concur. Here's hoping his daddy feels the same way.
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