Comments on: Another reason I won’t be blogging for awhile…

By: L.A. Daddy

L.A. Daddy — Fri, 21 Sep 2007 17:11:53 +0000

We’re having the childcare issues, too. LA Toddler’s daycare closed down and she’s fairly happy with her new place. But… the new place doesn’t take infants. And we’ve got one due in 6 weeks. And, theoretically, we’d like for both daycares to be in the same CITY… although, who knows. We’re not having much luck so far.

Anyway. Feel your pain. But at least we don’t have “wintertime.” I barely remember what that is

By: Franny

Franny — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 16:16:19 +0000

I feel your pain. Lack of affordable, reliable, quality childcare sucks the life out of way too many mamas. I’m sorry that your saga continues.

By: Shelli

Shelli — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 15:37:02 +0000

oh, hell. Ugggghhh!! I am disturbed for you. (stomping feet under desk)

By: cordelia525

cordelia525 — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 15:25:15 +0000

what a suckfest.

Hang in there chica! I support your decision, what ever it is.

If you decide against resigning, for what it’s worth, I wouldn’t give up on nannydom. Even my worst nanny hell days (and I’ve had many) compare favorably to the daycare routine.

By: AmyBow

AmyBow — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 13:25:28 +0000

Last night we had Open School Night at my daughter’s day care center. It was actually very nice, even though she has been going there for over a year. I know each family has to make its own decision, but we really think that day care has helped make LP a well-adjusted, independent toddler – with a pretty good routine, which makes a big difference in the time we spend together.

The down-side – day care is pretty inflexible in terms of timing. Drop off no early than 8 and pick-up no later than 6…

By: Maggie

Maggie — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 13:03:52 +0000

Why on earth did she take this job? Why???

By: Nancy

Nancy — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 12:33:40 +0000

Oh, yuk. I’m sorry.

By: Shannanb aka Mommy Bits

Shannanb aka Mommy Bits — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 09:31:54 +0000

Are you kidding me? After all that work? They should have to sign a contract.

Good luck with the next steps. I am sure you will find someone even better, just remember to Google them (smile).

By: Shannon

Shannon — Wed, 19 Sep 2007 23:11:01 +0000

It’s like the secretaries on Murphy Brown!

We use a small family day care that a woman (mother of 6) runs in her home. I think it’s a nice compromise between an individual nanny and the more commercial daycares (which I think are better for slightly older kids). And she only charges $3 an hour! The one drawback is that it’s not as flexible as a nanny, like I HAVE to make sure I get to work and leave work at very specific times. But for that price, I can punch a clock.

By: High Heeled Mama

High Heeled Mama — Wed, 19 Sep 2007 22:37:56 +0000

Seriously?!?! Wow. And I’m with Emily – let me know when the smackdown takes place and I’m totally in.

Good luck (again). Ugh.