[blparent] Choosing a daycare provider?

[PICKRELL, REBECCA M (TASC)]

You can also have a "date day" v. a date night. We do this about every quarter or so. And since you have so many restrictions, I'd tap into respite c	are when you guys wanteda date night as "getting the kid to bed" can be more work then it sounds when you all have been geared up from a big night out. For little kids, sitters count as "a big night out" because it's somebody different. Just saying as there is no rule against using daycare for date days, or so you can take anice bubble bath or whatever. Also, some daycares stay open late on a given night of the week. You may want to look into those if this is something you think you want.

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From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Miranda
Sent: Monday, January 03, 2011 12:27 AM
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Subject: Re: [blparent] Choosing a daycare provider?

Hi,
With our agency, daycare is different than babysitting. For babysitting (hubby and I need a date night), we have to have people approved.  Basicly, our caseworker does a basic background check. So, I'm lining up friends who are willing to do this.
For daycare, we plan to have the state pay for this. So, the daycare provider will need to be a licensed provider. But, they don't have to be a foster parent.
Hth, and have a great week!

In Christ, Miranda

-----Original Message-----
From: Jo Elizabeth Pinto <jopinto at pcdesk.net>
Sent: Sunday, January 02, 2011 4:25 PM
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Subject: Re: [blparent] Choosing a daycare provider?

Also, you need to check with the agency through which you will be licensed. 
My brother is fostering a baby boy with the hope of adopting him, and some 
friends from church just adopted a little boy after fostering him for nearly 
two years.  Both my brother and my friends mentioned that while the children 
were in the foster program, only licensed foster parents could care for 
them.  They couldn't even leave the kids with their parents or other family 
members before having everybody fingerprinted and approved by the system.  I 
don't know if it's the same way in all states, but it would be a good idea 
to look into the matter ahead of time.  It's been hard for both my brother 
and the other couple to find care when it is necessary.

Jo Elizabeth

"Some people see things as they are and ask why.  I dream things that never 
were and ask why not."--Robert F. Kennedy

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From: "sharon howerton" <shrnhow at att.net>
Sent: Sunday, January 02, 2011 1:13 PM
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Subject: Re: [blparent] Choosing a daycare provider?

> Yes, absolutely; references are a must, and you should call them.
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Veronica Smith" <madison_tewe at spinn.net>
> To: "'NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List'" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Sunday, January 02, 2011 2:00 PM
> Subject: Re: [blparent] Choosing a daycare provider?
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>> Personally, I would ask them for a list of people you can call and ask 
>> about
>> their services.
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
>> Behalf Of Miranda
>> Sent: Sunday, January 02, 2011 6:18 AM
>> To: Blind Parents
>> Subject: [blparent] Choosing a daycare provider?
>>
>> Hi,
>> As we prepare to be licensed as foster parents, I'm looking in to daycare
>> providers should the need arise. I'm wondering if anyone has any tips or
>> specific questions I should ask when selecting a daycare?
>> Thanks in advance, and have a great 2011!
>>
>> In Christ, Miranda
>>
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