Hi E.,
I live in LH and my son loves LH Presby daycare. They have a brand new building, and have been in business for 44 years. Some of the kids there now, are because thier parents went when they were little. Some of the care providers ahve been there for 10 plus years, and they are state accredited. I even get a notice when Kevin's next immunizations are due by state standards.
Mary M. is in the infant room, and we even use her as a home babysitter in the evenings. She is fabulous!
LH Presby is located at Audelia and Northwest Hwy, across from the police station. You can walk in any day and ask questions and look around.
They charge $30 for 5 hours, $35 for 7 hours, and I don't know about more hours. The price is cut in half when the child reaches 18 months....and that really is a great deal!
Another friend uses Wilshire Baptist on Abrams and loves it too...so I recommend you just stop in at both places and talk to the administrators and teachers.
In home babysitters/nannys charge about $10 to $12 per hour.
If you are a member of a church, send an email to the Moms association asking for advice also.
And join the local Early Childhood PTA. Lakewood and Lake Highlands each have one. Its a great way to meet other moms, and network on questions you may have...like which Pediatrician to use. They also have social programs for kids ages 5 and under...like Halloween carnival, Christmas party, and Eater egg hunt.
I can get you more info about this if you are interested if you email me at
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Good Luck!
L.