I'm a mom of two beautiful children. One of my children is now ready for preeschol, but between my husband and myself working full time, we have no way to provide transportation for our daughter to attend preeschool. My mom watches our children during the day, but she does not drive, so she is unable to help us get our little girl to school. We live in Plainfield, but travel to work, and my mom lives in Alsip which is where the kids spend their day at. If we were to put her in preeschool it would have to be in that area. I was wondering if there is any one out thre that is in the same situation and has any advice for me.
I am a SAHM of a 17 month old. I live in Romeoville...where do you live? I may be able to help. E-mail me at: ____@____.com
Hi M.: I read another mom's post and I felt compelled to respond. Preschool is important for children. It helps them have friends, socialize and have fun while learning. I am so glad my son went to preschool because now he is looking forward to Kindergarten as oppose to being afraid of it as most kids would if they skipped preschool. Look into Kindercare, they have transportation that will take your children to school. They will bus them back and forth and if I am not mistaking they will pick them up at your moms house. Call and ask for info. Good luck.
What area do you live in? You should check craigslist community under child care. As a home child care provider, I know a lot of us advertise on craigslist. Someone may already be driving to the school your daugter is attending and willing to provide transportation. You could advertise to other moms in the area for a carpool of some sort, also.
Hi! I had the same problem this year with my youngest son! I was going to do my best to try to maybe help out with another mom in the neighborhood, or meet some new mom's who's children also attend the same preshcool! It's a difficult decision, I know! Our neighborhood really steps up to the plate with mom's in need! Or try a full time/day care which offers pre-school! Good Luck!
Hi. What area/town do you live in?
I am a FTWM as well and had a nanny, now my son goes to a all day preshool/daycare setting. You can send them only a couple days a week to start. All the daycares have these programs.
M.,
Where do you live and what hours are you looking for. I mgiht be bale to help if you are near me. I am a stay at home of Three. I have two in school and a 2 1/2 yr old at home with me. you can email me ____@____.com
Let me know
C.
Hi-
Where exactly are you and what preschool are you looking into? Hrs./Days Etc... Maybe I can help.
Meghan
Most, if not all of what your daughter would learn in preschool can be learned at home. If it is a matter of "socialization", you can always enroll her in other activities that take place in the evening or on weekends when you're home. (Park districts offer lots of options)
She will not miss out on anything by not going to preschool, as long as you are active in helping her learn the basics, like colors, numbers, cutting, pasting, shoe-tying, etc., and as long as she has other kids to play with. All of that can be done without stepping foot inside a preschool.
