Parents Do YOu Think It Is Possible For Me To Work With My Daughter?

Question

My daughter is 3.4 and I am looking for a place of employment such as a preschool. daycare where I can take my daughter with me. If I were to get a job lke this do you think it would be possible for me to work with my 3.4 year old in the same room?

What are the cons of such a job?

I am considering a job like this because it is just heartbraking to leave my crying daughter at school while she is saying don't leave me mama!

Answer 1

It is sometimes hard for a child to work in a place with her parent. Especially if that parent is having to give love and support to other children. I work at the school with my 8 year old. She is my baby and I have to admit she is a little spoiled. Sometimes when other kids come and give hugs or they are hurt, she gets jealous. It is something we are working on, but it might be something you want to keep into consideration.

Good luck.

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Answer 2

I think it depends on you and your daughter, if she listens really well to you and doesn't push the boundaries it may work out fine. Or it could prove to be a problem if she is always pushing the boundaries then you will have that with her and the other children.

As for her crying for you not to leave she will eventually stop once she realizes that mommy isn't going to make a big deal about her crying when she leaves and that you will be back after a few hours.  

Answer 3

Maybe being in school by herself would do you both some good. I know how hard it can be to leave them, especially when they are crying and telling you not to leave but they will figure out that you always come back. It will teach her to be more independent and to do things on her own. Plus it will be a good time of socialization with other kids her age. If she is that attached to you- it might be harder for her to be there with you and have to watch you give your attention to other kids. You will have other kids you have to watch and your daughter will not be able to be your first priority. A lot of places my hire you and allow you to bring your daughter but won't put you in her room. Like she may be in with the 3-4 year olds but they will have you working with the infants. I know it is hard to do but it is part of the growing up process, and it doesn't get any easier! Good luck!

Answer 4

As a single working parent I understand how you feel.  At a lot of leading daycare centres they usually don't allow mothers to work in the same room as their child but they are allowed to work in the same centre.  Another option you may not have thought of is starting your own family day care facility.  You would have to meet the legal requirements and have regular inspections but if you are willing to put in the work then you would always have your daughter with you.  I know that when they cry when you leave them at daycare it is heartbreaking.  I remember when she was little I used to just make it to the car after dropping her off only to burst into tears at the thought of her tears.  Even though the daycare centre assured me that she would stop as soon as I left, I still wished that i didn't have to send her.  Just make sure that your daughter has time with other people when you are not there so that she can get used to being without you  so that she will be able to adjust when she starts school in a couple of years. Hope this helps.