3/1/2017 5:37:00 AM by The Grove Academy
Choosing the daycare in Mascot you will use for your baby can be an overwhelming process. You are going to trust these people with the person who means more to you than anyone else in the world. Most people cannot even think where they are even going to start to find the right person and ensure that their child is safe. It is an open secret that many parents have no idea where to start when looking for a daycare in Mascot for their new baby.
Since most new parents don’t have the slightest idea where to get the information they need, they often end up looking too late, or finding a daycare in Mascot that they thought would be good, but then realize too late that it isn’t a good fit at all. It doesn't have to be hard though, you just need to know what to look for, and what to ask.
First of all, if you are looking for a daycare in Mascot for a new baby or young infant, you need to start looking as early as you can. 2-3 months before your due date is a great time to start looking. Most daycares have only a few spots for infants, and these are in high demand. Looking early allows you to make a reservation at your first choice daycare in Mascot so that you can ensure a spot will be open for your baby. Ideally you will have a place scheduled for the baby before s/he is born. You won't want to spend the precious time you have on maternity leave in search of a childcare in Mascot.
If the daycare Mascot of your choice does not have any openings for the time you are looking for, get on a waiting list, things often change quickly at daycares. Make sure they know when you want to start. While most daycare facilities do not have fees for their waiting lists, most have fees to hold a spot for your child. They do this because keeping a spot open decreases the amount of money they have coming in. Expect these fees to run from a couple of weeks paid ahead of time to actually paying full price as if your child was attending.
Decide what you are looking for. The first step in finding a great childcare Mascot is to decide exactly what you are looking for. Do you want a large daycare center, a small home daycare, another mom to watch the baby, a nanny or nanny-share? There are advantages and disadvantages to each of these, so make sure you do your research and know what you are looking for. Once you have 3-6 options, it's time to start narrowing them down.