Wheeler's Drop-A-Tot

We recently had an experience with this daycare that ultimately wasn’t the right fit for our family, and I wanted to share our experience in case it helps other parents. Our child was enrolled for a short period of time and had a difficult time adjusting to the new environment. We understood that adjustment could take time, especially at this age, and we were hoping they would be given an adequate opportunity to settle in. Unfortunately, the provider ultimately decided that they were unable to continue providing care because our child was struggling with the environment and needed more one-on-one attention. I want to be fair and say that I don’t believe the provider was intentionally unkind, and she was always pleasant with us. However, I was disappointed with how quickly the situation came to an end. Knowing that she has been providing childcare for many years, I expected there to be a little more patience and understanding when it came to a young child adjusting to a new environment. I also think it would be helpful to clearly include an adjustment period or expectations around this in the daycare contract. If a child is having difficulty adjusting and there is a possibility that care may be discontinued because of it, I believe parents should know that upfront and understand how much time will generally be given for the child to adjust. That would allow families to make a more informed decision when choosing care and set realistic expectations for everyone involved. Or only accept a certain age group. I understand that not every child is going to be the right fit for every daycare, and I respect that a provider has to make the decision that works best for their daycare. At the same time, I feel that more time and patience could have made a difference, especially given how young our child is and how little time they had actually been there. Ultimately, we realized that our child needs a different type of care and more individualized attention. I don’t hold any personal animosity toward the provider, and I genuinely wish her and the families she cares for the best. I simply hope sharing our experience can help other parents ask questions about adjustment periods and expectations before choosing a daycare.