Which Child?

[Momof4]

I would choose #2 because I always want the youngest children possible so that they are with me for 3 years or more before I have turnover. My second choice would be #3 and letting that Mom know that she has to TRUST ME! My 3rd choice would be #1 because that child is going to JK soon. But that's just me!

[Dayhome Mamma]

I'm on the same page with Mom of 4. I like starting with the youngest because their transitioning is usually easier and you can teach them/have them adapt to your setting a bit easier and more naturally. I have one 3 year old who had crazy separation anxiety so it put me off on taking older ones, though I do see the benefit of them being already independent and able to do so much more in terms of play and activity. So with #1 it would really depend on her personality- if she was outgoing/independent/comfortable on her own, how she is in leaving mom, whether she had been taken care of by someone else previously, etc. 1 or 2 would be my option for sure. But #2 would be my choice in terms of securing my income for longer. And having a family you love working with who appreciates you and thinks the same in return is worth everything to me.

[Cadillac]

I would choose #2 because I always want the youngest children possible so that they are with me for 3 years or more before I have turnover. My second choice would be #3 and letting that Mom know that she has to TRUST ME! My 3rd choice would be #1 because that child is going to JK soon. But that's just me!

I hadn't thought of it this way before. I think the three year would be going to the school up the street from me. I don't think this will be an issue but it would about 10-15 bucks a day for the time she is in school.

Good point.