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I will be going back to work (hopefully part-time) in August and need to find childcare for my son. He will be nearly 6 months old at that time. Does anybody know of, or take their children to, an in-home childcare or childcare center that they recommend? I am looking primarily in the Sherwood and Tualatin area.
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You could try contacting the Community Action Resource and Referal. They will give you a list of day cares that you can visit and decide for yourself. They also have lists of questions you should ask and what to look for.
Hi B.,
Word of mouth is your best bet. Ask your friends, maybe there is a mother of a child in your school that does day care? Who do other teachers use?
I have worked with children for 25 years and I can tell you that the times I had to go to state required seminars, I would look around the room and not find one other person that I would have left my precious child with. So....be careful, careful, careful!
Remember, if your child cries every time you drop him off, there is a reason, so when in doubt, don't leave him. Always go with your gut feeling.
I'm not trying to frighten you, but to educate you. You want someone to love your little one almost as much as you do. Good luck!
~P. G.
Portland Preschool Directory
http://www.portlandpreschooldirectory.com
