Monday, June 30, 2008

The ups and downs of daycare

Our first experience with public daycare hasn't been the greatest. Jonathan and Annah started daycare at Children's Friend Learning Center about a month ago, and it just wasn't what we expected. They were nice enough there, but it was just lacking, in several ways. Only a few specific incidents to report...most of it was just the whole "Mommy feeling" thing. So I took them out.

They started today at their new daycare; Little Caterpillers Development Center is the name of it. And I'm thrilled. They really had a great day. Annah's teacher told me how much fun she'd had all day and how she'd really bonded with one of the teachers in particular; she played with everyone in her class and genuinly enjoyed herself. Jonathan, of course, was his normal outgoing self; his teacher already calls him her little buddy and says how funny he is. I love that other people instantly love my kids; I already know they're special, but it's nice to hear that other people think so too!!!

Here are a few pictures:



4 comments:

Rebecca said...

Gotta love that "mommy feeling"! And I'm so glad to hear they love their daycare.

We need to catch up! Call me when you get a free sec. hahaha

Marla said...

Oh I'm so glad that you guys had a good experience at the new daycare. I was worried about you all!!

Kate said...

I'm totally glad that the new place is better. :) That's a relief!

Heather said...

I'm glad you found a place you are happy with. The whole child care thing is the worst. I still need to start scoping out some places here. :( I'm not looking forward to it at all!

"Distance is not for the fearful, but for the bold. It's for those who are willing to spend a lot of time alone in exchange for a little time with the one they love. It's for those knowing a good thing when they see it, even if they don't see it nearly enough."