I worry about the day we have to put Trevor in daycare. I'm sure though the day will come. :o( My thoughts are divided. Here are my thoughts on the good, the bad and the really really ugly.
Daycare centers
bad... often little one on one and often little routine of same person taking care of the children due to high turnover. Good that there is better checks and balances less likely for something to happen due to neglect or malice of the provider. Good that if one person is sick there is someone to cover. Bad that they are so expensive. Bad that the hours are limited and with my schedule it would be difficult.
In home providers
Good that the same person everyday takes care of the children/routine. Good that the expense isn't so much. Bad that the hours will be somewhat limited though not as bad as most daycare centers. Bad that if the person is sick you are out of luck. Big bad that worries me the most; How does one know REALLY how your kids are being taken care of when you aren't around. Bad... how do you know what possible dangers lurk in that person's home. Poisons in an unlocked cabinet? Nice dog that might go schizo? Older children in the home that might harm your child? Mental stability of the provider? Will they go crazy and shake your baby? These things REALLY scare me. And these are all true things I have heard about in news stories.
I wish I knew how to comfortably send Trevor to daycare when the time comes. The ideal would be if someone I knew and trust would take care of him. But alas... both grandmas are out of the question due to their own jobs and I don't have any friends in the daycare biz. So maybe in time this will all work itself out. So in the meantime I should just be happy to have my baby safe at home with Travis, myself, or the grandparents! I know I'm in good company of mothers returning to work facing exactly this dilemma. I know in my heart statistically nothing is likely to happen. But every time I hear one of these stories, my fears are etched just a little bit deeper. hehehehehe maybe we'll win the lottery and I'll get to stay home with my babes. Oh wait, I suppose I would have to buy a ticket first right?
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