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I normally take only 18 month olds and up. My website and policy manual all say that. I had a nice couple with a 14 month old take a tour. The child is not yet walking. They are very interested in enrolling. Should I give it a go? Mainly just worried the little guy might get stepped on. They seemed like a good fit. Hmmmmm.
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Are you short on kids? Is it hard to find a good family (assuming this one is one)?
If that is the case, I might consider it as what real difference does 4 months make? Besides, the walking thing, which he might all of a sudden up and do once he sees how much more quickly the other kids get around.
I normally don't take kids under 12 months and somehow I ended up with a 6 week old and a 7 month old....go figure.
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I say, what's 4 months? And would you take him at 18 months not walking? It's rare, but can happen.... if so, go for it!Comment
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I only have the one open spot...was waiting and hoping for an older boy, I am heavy on little 2 year old girls right now. The family seems VERY nice. I guess non walkers are just out of my comfort zone. So undecided!Comment
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Do you have a trial period? Why not try it?Comment
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I offer only 20 months and up and one time I took a 15 month old...WORST mistake of my life. the developmental abilities are soooooooooo extreme that the child could not do anything that we were doing. He would run around the room trashing it and all of the older kids could not stand him. When they tried to play he was often in the way or step on their stuff in an attempt to try to join in.
Honestly, I would not do it, if it were me...BUT all kids are different and you can't judge them all the same.
The other thing that I would be looking for is if this child can feed themselves, sit at a table to eat and is able to understand simple commands like sit down, wash hands, and so on......
If you make an exception this one time, you will be expected to do it again and then next thing you know you will have a room full of 14 month oldsComment
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I took the little guy on! Parents toured tonight, they were super wonderful! He is cruising holding onto furniture, won't be long until he's walking. I do have a floor "high chair" with a tray...I used to take 12 months and up, but backed away from that young a couple years ago. I remain optimistic. Wish me luck, he seems like a real sweetie pie lil guy. At least he is a guy! :
: Like I said, heavy on the Little girls right now.
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Glad you took him!! I wouldn't turn someone away for just a few months like that. And I find the older they start walking the more stable they are on their feet so he may just skip the "wobbly" stage.Comment
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Glad to see you took him! I dont think the months matter much. Developmentally if he fits and the parents fit I would take a child out of my typical age range.Comment
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Glad to see you took the chance....sometimes those are the hidden gems and we will pass them by without giving them a shot.
I am assuming you have a trial period so if on the off chance he (and his parents) doesn't continue to be golden, that you have an easy out ?Comment
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I would have taken him as well. I took a 16mo and it was the best decision ever. He and his parents were awesome and he is now 4!
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Yep, doing a two week trial period, as with all my newbies. I told all the other dck's we are getting a new friend who is a "baby" and we all need to "help" the baby stay safe by watching out for his hands and toes and not bumping him over it stepping on him. We are a multi age school, and he will be with the Littles for part of the day, and mixed in with the herd for the other part of the say. So now I have baby, seven (!!) 2 year old girls, a 2 year old boy, four 3 yo boy, one 3yo girl and one 4 yo boy! Nice mix. And 3 staff total.
Gosh I hope the baby works out!Comment
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He IS a full year younger than my current youngest child. He has a floor chair, but oh boy, I hope he can hang sleeping on a mat on the floor. Valid concerns Daycare. Cross your fingers for me!
Oh...and theres this: No English! Parents from Brazil, speak portuguese. Shouldn't be a big deal, I already have a spanish/english speaker and a little boy who only speaks Polish.Comment
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Update!
This little dude turned out to be super! Nobody has stepped on him or tripped over him! He is a happy little guy, barely even cries! Thanks for the encouragement everyone!Comment
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