Business is Booming at Most Drop-in Care Centers
Monday December 1, 2008
You don't have a babysitter for this Friday's holiday party? No problem! If you live in an urban or perhaps even a suburban area, a babysitter is most likely just a quick phone call away. Drop-in childcare centers report that business is booming this time of the year, as parents find that their regular teenage babysitters may be too busy with their own activities to watch kids, leaving families in childcare limbo. Drop-in care centers typically offer late-night hours, weekend care, and provide dinner and snacks (for a fee, of course). Kids are entertained with a variety of toys, movie nights, and holiday crafts. Drop-in centers may be more pricey than your regular sitter, but the plus side is your child should be safe and happy while you still get to enjoy some holiday fun! Don't assume space is readily available, however. Reservations are still recommended!
Comments
I have to offer a note of caution for this — make sure your child is prepared. We tried a drop in for emergency care for my 2 kids. My daughter had a really tough time. She was just over 2 and the whole break in regular routine made her frantic and very upset. In hind site, we should have prepped her more with some explanation of things — you forget that it’s just around that age when they become more aware of changes and more sensitive to things.