Advice re daycare/porse etc

I am planning on putting DD in homebased care when I go back to work in December this year
I have been in touch with both Porse and Barnardos and both have said its too early to meet individual carers, they just don't know who will be available then.
I was told to check back 6 weeks beforehand
You can fill in the forms etc and meet with the coordinators though and get a feel for the organisations, it feels better to be prepared Hope that helps!

Id definately get in touch with daycares and go on a few waiting lists. I had to put DS on the waiting list when I was 3 months UTD and it was only confirmed earlier this year. He is there 2 days a week, and I am waiting again to see if we can increase days next year. Auckland daycares (the good ones) are hard to get into with short notice.

Hey, I'd go Home Based all the way any day - especially for those under 3, small numbers they get sick less and get heaps more one on one care.
I use PORSE as do some of my friends and the care is flexible and the people great!
For me they had no space but PORSE put my requirements up on their website and I got the dream caregiver for my wee man!!

Good luck with your search hon

Edited by Cadesmum

My daughter has been in daycare since 3 months, we are in CHCH.

Definately go and have a feel for the place, we put DD into one and are shortly changing her, mainly because I'm struggling with getting proper meals into her and her current centre doesn't give meals whereas her new one will so she will get variety, Not a biggie but good for me.

Also structure I really like structure, her current one isn't so structed. And the over two area seems a bit chaotic at times. I never wanted her to go into this section anyway, At moment she has just turned one in August, so not there yet.

Umm also you may like it that they have different rooms for different ages. Definately ask about their sickness policy stuff. I read on here a little while back that one centre wouldn't take the kids if they were just having pamol!

Good luck :)

Hi ladies,

I thought rather than starting anew post re daycare centres - I was reading this post and thought I would ask, any of you ladies on the shore in Auck, can you recommend any daycare centres? Or any feedback on any? Good or Bad? I am looking at a couple at the moment for next January, when DD will be just over 1, and would be really keen for some reviews. You can PM me if you like..... I just think it would be great to get an idea of what some are like from parents who already have kids in the centre.

Thanks all

In major cities you will find there will be a long waiting list at daycares so I would suggest putting your bubs on a few waiting lists.

I had my Milla with Porse Magenta - and for an under 2 I wouldnt go any other way - home based care is fantastic
Make sure you take the time to ensure the person who takes care of your babe suits your family though - we were lucky and had a fab chic who is a friend now
Its not as pricey as youd think either - Id pay $20 a week less if she was full time at daycare with loads of other kids

I just found this thread and wanted to say Porse are great! I have worked through them a number of times as a nanny.

I'm actually looking for work at the moment if any of you are interested PM me. I have 16yrs experience with Newborns to 2 yr olds. Happy to provide ref etc.