Choosing the day care that is best for your family can be overwhelming.
Of course, the most important thing is that our kids are safe, happy and cared for, and taking an in-person tour can be so helpful for getting a feel for the overall environment.
Here are some other factors to consider that might help in making the decision a little bit easier:
These can be prioritized in any order based on what is most important to you!
🖍️ Location - you’ll be going there twice a day!
🖍️ Meals - do they provide breakfast, lunch, or snacks? For babies, what about purées and/or table food?
🖍️ School calendar and daily hours of operation
🖍️ Program structure, activities and curriculum - what is the day-to-day schedule like? Do they play outside?
🖍️ Facilities - Do you like the setup of the classrooms? Is there a gym area and/or outdoor play space?
🖍️ Security of the building/facilities
🖍️ Class size and teacher-to-child ratio
🖍️ Staff background, qualifications and training
🖍️ Staff turnover - a good indicator of the culture!
🖍️ Teacher/parent communication - do they use an app to share updates and pictures throughout the day?
🖍️ Cameras and video recording
🖍️ Recommendations from other parents
🖍️ Extracurriculars - Sign language, yoga, etc.
🖍️ School events, performances, etc.
🖍️ Tuition rates / sibling discounts
🖍️ Availability of part time options if needed
And most importantly...
🖍️ The feeling you get when you’re there!
Even if you have found the most incredible childcare, leaving your precious little one can be hard. But choosing a place where you feel comfortable that your child will feel loved and cared for will definitely make things easier!
Once you've picked the perfect day care, you might need to start planning for how you'll send bottles and baby food with your little one too!
Our dual layer, insulated Luxuroo COOL cooler bag is perfect for keeping bottles and baby food cold on-the-go, and the included COOLCaddy bottle holder will ensure that you don't end up with any milk spills on trips back and forth to pickup and dropoff. Plus, it comes with a name label slot to prevent mix-ups, and all the pockets for storing notes, utensils, or even a change of clothes! Shop it here now and you'll be all set for the first day of their new adventure!
