So last summer as I was walking my daycare crew thru the park, a man ran out of the tennis courts and was waving me down frantically. It was actually kinda comical. He figured I was a daycare provider in the neighborhood (ya think..with 5 dc kids and my own 2..we are quite the sight around here He wanted to know about my program/rates. I gave him a quick run down. Turns out they have a Nanny in place but she is extremely expensive and adds to their cost of having to put their son in playschool/play programs just to socialize him (he's an only).
At the time his son was 2. Maybe 2.5. He was very eager to come over with his family and sign up right away. I told him that September was a waaaay long time from now. To call me in the winter/spring. Sure enough, he called the other day.
He and his wife are coming with their son for an interview tonite. I don't know if they realize the huge difference between a Nanny and Childcare Provider. I'm thinking they will probably want "special".
Any advice from anyone who has dealt with a child coming from a nanny? Will he expect "special" I will remind them that this is "Group Care".