Hi am Jen from Ontario. I am a Child and Youth Worker but gave up my career 5 years ago when I had a premature son and started doing daycare. My kids are now 7and 5 and I am still doing it.
It is tiring at times dealing with constant turnover in my end of town...lots of Montessori programs opening at our schools. I have applied for jobs back in the mental health field BUT am learning that leaving my career may not have been a wise choice since I cannot get back in. I am concerned how I will be impacted once all the early learning programs are complete in the next 2 years. And with our schools offering before/after care it has affected my wait list for sure. As long as my spots are filled I keep plugging away LOL!
I ran a daycare forum for 3 years with about 70 members but closed it and took a computer hiatus for a year...but it lured me back LOL!
Always ensure that your child receives quality care by taking the time to investigate the provider and by asking for references! We simply cannot verify the claims of every daycare provider.
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