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Tips For Choosing A Creche For Your Baby

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Choosing a crèche for your child can be a daunting prospect, but you have to return to work. Important: A good creche should be a home away from home! Whether you're in search of a creche in Lagos or London, this guide is universally useful. 

Just the thought of being away from your little one can be so crushing. Every other day, there’s a horrifying story of children being abused in the news. Still, you have to work. It's time to get back to building that career and securing the bag. It is important to be sure that you're doing the best for baby, even when you're away. One very good option is a creche. Choosing a creche is a very important decision, one every working mom should take very seriously. Creating a checklist is a good place to start. Write down what you're looking for, priorities first.

Your Guide To Choosing A Good Creche

If you are on the hunt for a great creche to enroll your child, these tips should help inform your decision. Whether you're in search of a creche in Lagos or London, this guide is universally useful. 

Location

Tips For Choosing A Creche For Your Baby

The creche's location is important. A creche that's located close to your home or workplace will make sure you're not late to work after dropping baby off. Also, in the event of an emergency, it'll be comforting to be close by. Then you can dash down at short notice.

Security

Tips For Choosing A Creche For Your Baby

Knowing that your child is safe in a secure creche will help reduce separation anxiety. Check that the creche has policies in place that prevent random strangers from just walking in and picking up a child. Some good creches require advance notice if you cannot pick up your baby yourself or if you have to send a family member to do it for you. You should choose a facility that has security cameras on the premises.

Inspect the Creche

Tips For Choosing A Creche For Your Baby

It's not enough to just pick a creche because it is well-maintained. You also need to check that it is equipped to handle emergencies. Ask about the toys the children play with and confirm that they are age-appropriate for your baby. Make sure that the creche has a first-aid kit on-site, as well as a qualified nurse to take care of emergencies. Inspect the building and confirm that it is adequately ventilated. Confirm that harmful chemicals are kept out of reach of the children.

Check the Credentials of the Caretakers

Tips For Choosing A Creche For Your Baby

Don't feel guilty about digging up information about the people in whose care you'll be leaving your child. Are they certified caregivers? Do they have experience in the field? Are there enough caregivers to effectively take care of the number of children in the creche? Before you decide, you should be able to answer these questions.

Feeding

Tips For Choosing A Creche For Your Baby

While some creches encourage mothers to leave a packed lunch box for their children, others have an in-house menu. Check that the dietary provisions match your expectations. Some creches can adjust the menu to suit each child’s dietary needs.

Availability

Tips For Choosing A Creche For Your Baby

You probably decided to find a creche for your child because of your busy schedule. For this reason, it is important to confirm if the creche remains open on school holidays and breaks. You do not want a place that may close when you are not able to get off work.

In summary, you should never let your guard down even after choosing a creche for you child. Inspect the facility periodically to make sure that they maintain the standard that informed your decision to enroll your child. 

Also read: Top Crèches in Lagos: Everything You Should Know

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