creche/daycare

there is one close by, and actually we are going for a sonar later on, so maybe we will stop by there, and have a peek. I wanted to say to catch them with their pants down, but seeing as we are going to look at a creche, this might be the wrong choice of words. Ok to catch them off gaurd. souds better....

I'm in the mind set that I will look for things that bother me, rather than the other way round.
 
Hot_Chocolate said:
things to llok out for at nursery school/daycare/creche:

how many teacher per children in one class.
what does bathroom look/smell like
what does sandpit look like (dirty and full of leaves compared to clean with a cover)\
ask to see the kitchen/menu
ask to see daily routine (and check up with older kids what they did)
for babies: ask if they will be willing to keep book of how baby was during the day. (it doesn't require a lot of time)
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Hey HC. What age group do you mainly focus on..?
 
In all fairness, Im am willing to dish out the money. I just need to feel secure about the place I am choosing. And to offer that comfort to me is not going to be easy, seeing as it is my 1s, and she is a girl. winning my trust is not going to be easy
 
Crafty said:
Well docters and registered teachers study for years before hand. In many cases creche teachers are house wifes that wanted to work. I know a couple and they are all 40+ and never worked before.
sigh. At least I still have 5 - 6 months to make a plan
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yes, sad but true. But luckily, there are still some schools that are very strict with appointments. if they do not have training (potential teachers), they must at least have a certain amount of experience.

some schoolss, like SAVF, send their teachers off on courses on a regular basis
 
Zenbaas said:
Hey HC. What age group do you mainly focus on..?
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0-5 years. currently have 6 kids, including my own 2. But have a lot of new applications for the new year, so I've already appointed someone to help me. More with the cleaning than the teaching. If I do get a lot of babies, however, I will employ someone else also, as I won't be able to cope by myself like I currently do
 
Hot_Chocolate said:
0-5 years. currently have 6 kids, including my own 2. But have a lot of new applications for the new year, so I've already appointed someone to help me. More with the cleaning than the teaching. If I do get a lot of babies, however, I will employ someone else also, as I won't be able to cope by myself like I currently do
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i would definately send my kid to Aunty HC's School :)
 
Crafty said:
pitty pretoria is so far away... otherwize i would have stopped by unanounced to "google" your place
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:D:D

unfortunately I cannot even give you tips on what schools to try.

but, as I said SAVF schools: and they are all listed in the telephone book. maybe trying phoning SAVF (Suid-Afrikaanse Vroue Federasie) and ask them if there's a school close by.

Otherwise, Smiley kids schools. They are part of a franchise and have to adhere to strict rules. But I don't know what prices they ask, though.
 
Hot_Chocolate said:
:D:D

unfortunately I cannot even give you tips on what schools to try.

but, as I said SAVF schools: and they are all listed in the telephone book. maybe trying phoning SAVF (Suid-Afrikaanse Vroue Federasie) and ask them if there's a school close by.

Otherwise, Smiley kids schools. They are part of a franchise and have to adhere to strict rules. But I don't know what prices they ask, though.
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Isn't that the fedaration they had on Carte Blanche where the one member had killed someone's little one and beaten some of the other children? She was a member I think...? Hmmm not sure though.
 
no idea, I don't watch tv...will google it out of curiosity

oh yes, there is another school I just remembered. Baby Hotel. I used to work for the pta branch, but it closed down due to a forced move :( was the best place I ever worked for.

But school fees are high (no idea what it is currently). Only 5 babies per class, one teacher. they take 0-3yrs. http://www.babyhotel.co.za/

:eek: went to go look on their website quickly...it is now R2620 full day!!
 
Hot_Chocolate said:
no idea, I don't watch tv...will google it out of curiosity

oh yes, there is another school I just remembered. Baby Hotel. I used to work for the pta branch, but it closed down due to a forced move :( was the best place I ever worked for.

But school fees are high (no idea what it is currently). Only 5 babies per class, one teacher. they take 0-3yrs. http://www.babyhotel.co.za/

:eek: went to go look on their website quickly...it is now R2620 full day!!
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Did a quick google. Could'nt find it though.
 
I wish we had daycare centres with webcams so parents can check in on their kids any time of the day.
 
Gazer said:
I wish we had daycare centres with webcams so parents can check in on their kids any time of the day.
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I'm planning to put webcams up when finances will be permitting this.

Not just for the parents to check on their little ones, but also for the school to keep a record of what happened when and where.
 
The_Librarian said:
I'm planning to put webcams up when finances will be permitting this.

Not just for the parents to check on their little ones, but also for the school to keep a record of what happened when and where.
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that is a GREAT idea, so then if something does happen it can be captured...
 
The_Librarian said:
I'm planning to put webcams up when finances will be permitting this.

Not just for the parents to check on their little ones, but also for the school to keep a record of what happened when and where.
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This is the way to go. Gives the parents piece of mind.

There are a few schools who could afford it but would never do it;) Makes you think.
 
My twins go to a Monstossori (Think I spelled it correctly) and it cost R1.5 per child! And then you still have to send lunch with them.
 
The_Librarian said:
I'm planning to put webcams up when finances will be permitting this.

Not just for the parents to check on their little ones, but also for the school to keep a record of what happened when and where.
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Excellent. I think it'll be a mjor drawcard to parents who feel anxious about leaving a crying toddler.

Luckily my kids are teenagers now and I don't have the stress of leaving them anymore. Grannies are the best daycare for little ones if they're willing :)
 
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