Hi there!

Choosing a daycare is difficult, I can only imagine! I would definitely suggest making a list of what your needs are so you can cover any questions with potential providers and know that your family will have their needs met when you have chosen your provider.

As far as trial days go, I used to do a slow transition period and no longer do. I found, and so did the parents, that having a child in daycare a day here and there, especially if they are really young usually just confused things and actually just made the transition into daycare a lot harder than it had to be. However, I do have a trial period of 2 weeks. If after 2 weeks a family or I feel that we have mismatched ourselves-there is no obligation for the full months notice.

In my experience, the best thing to do is go with your gut! Who made you feel the most at ease. It is important that you really like your provider, this will put your child at ease and obviously yourself as well.

Good Luck!