I should have known that searching for a different childcare provider at the 11th hour wouldn't work out well. Of the 10 family daycare providers in my town that accept infants: 5 are on the wrong side of town (too inconvenient); 1 is on too busy of a road; 1 charges almost as much as we're paying currently; 1 will have no openings for at least a year and has a waiting list. I'm waiting on a call back from one but it sounded like a personal answering machine that I left a message on...it's entirely possible that it no longer exists. The last is within throwing distance of a low-income housing development that is notorious for criminal activity - not exactly the ideal place to send my child. So if the one I left a message for doesn't pan out (which doesn't seem likely since the other one I spoke with said that I was the 2nd call she had today looking for infant care, and the 3rd this week!) it looks like we will be stuck with the daycare center we chose back in April. My stomach is all tied up in knots. Not only am I worried about how the heck we will pay for it, but I had grown used to the idea of a smaller, more home-like setting for her care. I'm disappointed that it won't work out, as well as upset that she'll miss out on the opportunity to spend 1 or 2 days a week with my aunt.
Nothing seems to ever go as planned anymore...
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2 comments:
I'm so sorry Carrie. I'm sending you many big ((((hugs)))) as I totally feel for you. I hope something better pans out soon.
Carrie - You must be frustrated. Don't know what your thoughts are on this but have you thought about running an ad in the paper stating you are looking for someone to look after Maggie? Around here we see lots of ads from SAHM who are willing to care for another child. Usually really flexable w/ hours too. It is like having a part time job for them. Just a thought that crossed my mind.
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