What are some great daycares in Lafayette, Indiana?

Question

I have a almost-3-year-old who will need daycare in the fall. I'm pretty picky so I need wonderful suggestions

Answer 1

i am not from lafayette, but perhaps i can help you out a little bit.

first of all, here's a link to a list of daycares in the lafayette, indiana area:

http://local.yahoo.com/results?stx=dayca...

the great thing about this website is not just a list of daycares, it also allows parents to give feedback, so there are reviews done by parents and the parents give them 1-5 star ratings.

when you're looking for a day care, there are some things you should remember to think about and ask:

- What is the staff to child ratio in your state and ask kindercare what their staff to child ratio is. of course they'll follow the state regulations, but they might have even more staff then the state requires.

- Ask them what their staff turnover is like. if the staff is happy and staying there, better chance they treat their kids great, too.

- Find out if it is NAEYC accredited. if it is, they will have higher standards then your run of the mill daycare. also, that means the qualifications of the teachers is higher.

- You can ask what degree the lead teacher in each room has and how much experience they've had with kids.

- If you have time, you could attend a board meeting. that would give you a chance to meet people who have kids who go there and learn a little more about the center.

here's a link to a website that can be very helpful when choosing a childcare center:

http://familydoctor.org/online/famdocen/...

Answer 2

I don't live in Indiana, so I cannot help with your specific issue....however:

This is a great site to help you know what to ask and what to look for in a daycare.

Any daycare can be good or bad on any given day, depending on the workers, the children, the weather, etc.  One of the best ways to judge the daycare your child is in, is to pay close attention to how his personality has changed or his language.

Good luck!  I would check with local school teachers who have children...they can often be good judges.