Trouble picking new daycare kid

[playfelt]

Just as parents that are looking for care are not going to find someone that meets everything on their wish list you will need to make a list too. Actually make two lists. Make one that lists what you have now with your families - age, hours, temperments etc. Rank the interviewed families against that list. Make a list of what your ideal would be in terms of what can you not compromise on such as hours, etc. If you can eliminate a family that ends up at the bottom of both lists it will help to narrow down your choices. Again just as a family will always question if they made the best choice no matter how much they love their daycare provider you will always wonder what if.

[Spixie33]

Last year I filled all my spots within a few weeks and I really lucked out with 3 great families.
This fall I am also supposed to look for a new kid because the oldest child I have is starting full day/every day JK.
I am just as reluctant to even start actively interviewing and looking as you sound. lol I am really worried that my luck has run out and that I won't find anyone good this time around either so I am dragging my feet on even getting started

I hope you are able to find the family that you have the best feeling about