I'm actually in the midst of finding a good nursery/day care for my daughter. She's 18 months and we decided to send her to one of the centre either this year or when she's 2 years old. Though I'm feeling miserable having the thought of someone else taking care of her but I'm trying to be positive.
Why?
1. I want her to mingle around with other kids. Have friends and communicate.
2. I want her to be independent.
3. Though my mom says she's okay taking care of her I really don't want her to take the burden. I think she deserves to have her own free time.
4. I'm a working mum and I want my daughter to do interactive activities (sometime I wish I can be a full time housewife, there're so many things I wanted to do with my daughter but I can't seem to execute them! Time! I need more time!).
Why?
1. I want her to mingle around with other kids. Have friends and communicate.
2. I want her to be independent.
3. Though my mom says she's okay taking care of her I really don't want her to take the burden. I think she deserves to have her own free time.
4. I'm a working mum and I want my daughter to do interactive activities (sometime I wish I can be a full time housewife, there're so many things I wanted to do with my daughter but I can't seem to execute them! Time! I need more time!).
Any setbacks?
1. She's too young. It's too early.
2. Aren't you scared of sending your kid there? Haven't you read the news?
3. Your kid will get sick all the time.
4. Other kids will bully her.
How do I cope?
1. I get other mommies opinions. Some mothers gave me pretty good advice and how far their children has developed and learned new things at the nursery/day care.
2. As always I went on a Google frenzy. I searched for nursery/day care review in Kota Kinabalu area.
3. Most importantly I discussed with my husband. It's important that both of us have mutual agreement on this or else I'm the one who will be responsible for any consequences. Yikes!
4. I listed down all the potential ones.
5. I will be visiting these places soon!
My Guidelines:
1. First impression is very important. Call the centre and if you get pleasant/good feedbacks then it's a pretty good sign.
2. Go and check the place. Look around. First and foremost the area whether it's safe or not:
- Is it near the road?
- If yes, is it gated? It is close all the time?
3. Once you enter the premise make sure someone is entertaining you with all your inquiries.
4. Please observe the area and imagine if your kid is there: Is the place clean? Hygienic? Is is safe for my child to play around? Can he/she go out easily? Is it gloomy inside (I don't like gloomy and dark room it makes me think that they want the children to sleep all the time).
5. How many children do they take for each class/age? How many caretakers/teachers for each class/age? (for me I'd prefer if they take children in small numbers).
6. What will the children be eating during lunch time/break?
7. What kinds of activities do they have for children under 3 years old?
8. Observe the children's faces and expression. Do they look happy? Are they having fun?
9. Better if they have CCTV.
Visited/review:
1. Taska Maryland (visited): Too many children. One mother complaint/told me that one of the caretakers forced one of the children to sleep.
2. Taska Bintang Anak@Starkids Nursery Playschool (blog review 2011): Not hygienic. Bad attitude by the owner/manager. http://sylviacreamy.blogspot.com/search/label/Complaints
Final list/potential ones:
1. Taska Chomel (need to make sure whether they're registered under the Ministry).
2. Taska Ashee
3. Taska Glory
4. Taska Bright Beginning's
5. Taska Angel Play School and Day Care
6. Taska Jolly Learners
These are some of my guidelines in finding and deciding the right one, I believe all of us wants the best and safest centre right? I would advice you to make a time to do your recce, before deciding to send your children to any of the centres.
Good luck!
xoxo
1. She's too young. It's too early.
2. Aren't you scared of sending your kid there? Haven't you read the news?
3. Your kid will get sick all the time.
4. Other kids will bully her.
How do I cope?
1. I get other mommies opinions. Some mothers gave me pretty good advice and how far their children has developed and learned new things at the nursery/day care.
2. As always I went on a Google frenzy. I searched for nursery/day care review in Kota Kinabalu area.
3. Most importantly I discussed with my husband. It's important that both of us have mutual agreement on this or else I'm the one who will be responsible for any consequences. Yikes!
4. I listed down all the potential ones.
5. I will be visiting these places soon!
My Guidelines:
1. First impression is very important. Call the centre and if you get pleasant/good feedbacks then it's a pretty good sign.
2. Go and check the place. Look around. First and foremost the area whether it's safe or not:
- Is it near the road?
- If yes, is it gated? It is close all the time?
3. Once you enter the premise make sure someone is entertaining you with all your inquiries.
4. Please observe the area and imagine if your kid is there: Is the place clean? Hygienic? Is is safe for my child to play around? Can he/she go out easily? Is it gloomy inside (I don't like gloomy and dark room it makes me think that they want the children to sleep all the time).
5. How many children do they take for each class/age? How many caretakers/teachers for each class/age? (for me I'd prefer if they take children in small numbers).
6. What will the children be eating during lunch time/break?
7. What kinds of activities do they have for children under 3 years old?
8. Observe the children's faces and expression. Do they look happy? Are they having fun?
9. Better if they have CCTV.
Visited/review:
1. Taska Maryland (visited): Too many children. One mother complaint/told me that one of the caretakers forced one of the children to sleep.
2. Taska Bintang Anak@Starkids Nursery Playschool (blog review 2011): Not hygienic. Bad attitude by the owner/manager. http://sylviacreamy.blogspot.com/search/label/Complaints
Final list/potential ones:
1. Taska Chomel (need to make sure whether they're registered under the Ministry).
2. Taska Ashee
3. Taska Glory
4. Taska Bright Beginning's
5. Taska Angel Play School and Day Care
6. Taska Jolly Learners
These are some of my guidelines in finding and deciding the right one, I believe all of us wants the best and safest centre right? I would advice you to make a time to do your recce, before deciding to send your children to any of the centres.
Good luck!
xoxo