How old does an infant have to be to be put in daycare?

Question

How old does an infant have to be to be put in daycare?

Answer 1

It depends on the daycare you choose.  Some daycares take infants as old as 6 weeks and some take them at 3 months.  You have to research your options because cost is a factor as well.

Answer 2

prbly around only 6 weeks here & most places too!

Answer 3

4 weeks old

Answer 4

usually 6 weeks old.

Answer 5

I was first put into daycare when I was 36 - but then again I had red hair.

Answer 6

In Colorado, the state minimum is 6 weeks, but at that age, staying home (if possible), an in-home sitter (or nanny) or family member or home (small) daycare are all better options.

Answer 7

Wow, I don't think the daycare where I work accepts infants younger than 4 months, but I could be wrong.

Answer 8

In the states  Oregon, Washington and Montana it is 6 weeks old, not sure about the rest of the states....  Good luck to you

Answer 9

usually it is from 6 weeks and up

Answer 10

Anytime after 2 week shots. Most places don't take till 4 weeks. Also depends on when you are ready no one can make that decision for you so when you ready or you need to.

Answer 11

Most places require the child to be 6 weeks old. However if you find a home day care they will usually take newborns.

Answer 12

I believe they have to have atleast their 2 week shots

Answer 13

Most places only accept infants from 6 weeks old and up.  You may, however, be able to find a home childcare center that will accept a younger child.

But keep in mind, if at all possible, a newborn infant younger than 6 weeks really needs to be with a parent to have his/her needs met.

A daycare, whether home or otherwise is not going to be able to give a newborn the attention and cuddling that they so desperately need.

Answer 14

It depends on the school. Some are 6 weeks, some are 3 Months, and some schools start at 2 years.  It depends on the type of licence the school has.

Answer 15

in Oklahoma, where I live, they have to be 6 weeks.

Answer 16

depends

Answer 17

Many daycares will enroll an infant as early as 6 weeks