Best way to find infant care options in/near SE?
Hi UrbanMamas!
We moved to Portland recently for my husband's job, and there must be something in the water, because we're already expecting our first child - a baby boy - in June 2013!
As per instructions from almost everyone I know, we're already starting to look into infant care options for when I go back to work full time in September 2013. We've gotten a few recommendations from my still measly social networks here but mainly we're relying on internet research which seems to be turning up the same few options: ChildRoots, Creative Minds, Grandma's Place, Belmont Academy, CCLC, the OHSU CCLC (we're looking in/near SE). Or find a nanny.
I figure this can't be all that's out there or 90% of the babies in SE Portland wouldn't have a place to go. My prenatal yoga instructor says many places just don't have websites. Does anyone have ideas - specific places or lists of places? A nanny or nanny share would also be an option. I work from home and have a fairly flexible schedule, so I don't necessarily need a full-time, 9-6 deal. On the other hand I've been told not to expect to get any work done if I'm home with the baby, even if there's a nanny there too. And I do travel for work from time to time, and my husband has VERY long and VERY inflexible hours (he's a resident at OHSU).
Would love to hear from anyone with experience or ideas! Places you or your friends have sent your babies, lists you've received, other networks you think I should tap into? Mamas who work from home, any creative ways you've made it work? Nanny+coworking space? Would love to hear any and all input!
Thanks SO much,
Beth Stucky (bethstucky1@gmail.com) - that's a number 1 in my email address
Try calling the Multnomah County Child Care Resource and Referral Agency - it's free and what they do! 503-548-4400
Posted by: abby | February 01, 2013 at 01:15 PM
We found wonderful care for our infant daughter on a Craigslist ad of all places. I know that a lot of places are word-of-mouth only, especially for in home care that is unlicensed (but still very good and sometimes cheaper).
Posted by: Andrea | February 02, 2013 at 07:55 AM
Hi, I just saw your post. I run a small in home daycare and and will have an opening for an infant starting around July or August. My website for my daycare is henandchickschildcare.com. Im located in SE off 40th and Powell.
Take care,
Beth
Posted by: beth hedwall | April 28, 2013 at 10:10 AM