by BalhamMumWorkingFT » Tue Mar 13, 2012 3:28 pm
Congrats on your pregnancy!
As for nurseries, it is worth having a short list of 2-3 you like and revisiting them after your baby is born. Some questions you might not think of immediately:
1. What is the staff turnover like?
Basically how long do people stay, this is indicative of the working conditions and many other factors. Don't expect people to stay for years and years, but if staff turn over is less than a year, it is worth questioning more)
2. What is the daily routine with your "x" year olds?
X being the age you want to put your baby in at...
3. How many siblings do you have?
If people are happy, they will send their second and third babies there too...
4. What is your policy on sickness?
Each place has slightly different takes on this. Good to know when thinking about your work situation.
Other than that, look around for cleanliness and general feel of the place. Get the policies and take home and read. Finally, Re-visit in a few months when you are ready to put their name down or deposits...
Good Luck and Congrats again.
Congrats on your pregnancy!
As for nurseries, it is worth having a short list of 2-3 you like and revisiting them after your baby is born. Some questions you might not think of immediately:
1. What is the staff turnover like?
Basically how long do people stay, this is indicative of the working conditions and many other factors. Don't expect people to stay for years and years, but if staff turn over is less than a year, it is worth questioning more)
2. What is the daily routine with your "x" year olds?
X being the age you want to put your baby in at...
3. How many siblings do you have?
If people are happy, they will send their second and third babies there too...
4. What is your policy on sickness?
Each place has slightly different takes on this. Good to know when thinking about your work situation.
Other than that, look around for cleanliness and general feel of the place. Get the policies and take home and read. Finally, Re-visit in a few months when you are ready to put their name down or deposits...
Good Luck and Congrats again.