Seeking Childcare/School Environment for My 2 Year Old

I know that you have suggested finding somewhere to take your daughter where she would be in a social setting without you, but I have a suggestion that might help without having to look into childcare. Finding a Parent-Tot class of any kind might help. There are all kinds of classes offered for that age range from music to gymnastics to art to library story times. You can find a lot of listings and advertisements for these types of classes in Metro Parent or through your local public schools. There are also just standard Parent-Tot classes. Many are offered through preschools and through the public schools. I live in Walled Lake and there is a Parent-Tot class offered through our Community Education. There is also a Parent-Tot class at my sons' preschool. Both of my sons attend Lollipop Co-op Preschool, one is in the 4 year old program and the other I attend the Parent-Tot class with. It meets on Thursday mornings and all of the children really like it. They play together within the comfort of having a parent there with them. Walled Lake may seem a bit far for you, but we have had parents/children from Waterford attend the school in the past. If you would like any information, you can call the school at ###-###-####. There may be a school closer to you with a similar program. In any case, I hope that you find something that suits both you and your daughter. Good luck! E.

Hi! I live in waterford also and I take my son to a home daycare off of elizabeth lake rd and south winding. Her name is Menia Teasdale and she is fantastic. She has a website you can view meniasdaycare.com I would recommend her to anyone. She is licensed and also takes continuing education for childcare. any questions send me a message. Good Luck!

Hi B., my name is S. and I had kinda the same issue with my middle boy.What we did was enroll him in a 2 day 2and a hlf hour pre-school class. The first day he cried but I found it in myself to walk away. I felt horriable and almost cried but when I came back to get him he told me he had so much fun he wantedto come back again. Some kids take a little longer but its worth it in the end. Good luck!

Hi B.,
My name is C. and I have the best daycare in the whole world. My son is now 5yr's old and has been in this day care since he was born. I love it and so does he. They have a school like set up, story time, crafts and wonderful food. It really helped him when he started pre school and now with kindergarden. Sam goes to Ruthie's Day Care and the phone # is ###-###-####. We are an inter-racial couple and our little boy is Hispanic, we adopted him at birth. If you need more info please feel free to call me at my office ###-###-####.

Hi,
Sorry about the delay in response. Just wanted to let you know that Oakland Family Services in Pontiac has many early childhood programs (some with mom and tot and some with tot alone and mom has her own time). Plus there was a free play group on Thursdays and I believe it was in Clarkston or Waterford. Waterford Early Childhood School District is very helpful also. Hope this helps.
T.