I agree with you completely. It wasn't worth it to only have two kids plus my two. I don't find it that difficult to maintain everything that goes along with being licensed. I have talked to a few different people though, and it seems the right or wrong coordinator makes all the difference.
My coordinator has been really good, she will help me with whatever I need and it has always been a positive relationship.
My coordinator has been really good, she will help me with whatever I need and it has always been a positive relationship.
Yes, I meant to add that to my original post and forgot. I actually really like my coordinator. I feel she's very supportive, and I'm comfortable asking her anything (daycare related, lol). I've also asked her to come give me her opinion on some behaviours displayed by one of the dck's. I feel like I really got lucky with mine. I actually look forward to the surprise visits rather than get nervous about them.
Once again, I couldn't agree more about how useful it is that I don't have to count my 5 year old as a preschool spot, since she's away in grade 1 most of my daycare day.
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