I'd just like to ask what everyone's preference is who has children. Here's my scenario, my now 6 month old (geez time flies) is going to daycare, and I'm not really sure how I feel about it.
My MIL, who I seriously do not get along with, we both CAN"T stand each other watches her for half a day on Tues & Thurs.
My question is, would you all leave your lil one in the daycare, or with the MIL you don't like?
Here are some reasons why I'm questioning the daycare:
1.) the security isn't that good, anyone can walk in or out.
2.) The place smells like a diaper genie all. the. time, even though I know they meet the health standards, it's just a smaller facility.
3.) I've gone to pick up my sweet baby twice before where they were scrubbing and cleaning the floors with pine sol and other strong cleaners while the babies were napping. (Yes I made a comment, haven't followed up with them yet)
4.) The staff primarily speaks spanish only, which is ok, because I'm hispanic, but DD's daddy is not, and I think deep down it bothers him and he doesn't want to say anything b/c he think it will offend me.
The other daycares in the area are double the cost, which we just can't justify making that extra expense when we've already cut back on so many things and if we were, it would put a finanical strain on both of us.
The people are nice, I like them, I just don't like some of the things they do if that makes sense.
Now with the MIL watching her, I'm just uncomfortable in so many areas having her watch her full-time. For instance she's given DD celery to suck on at like 4 mos, she feeds her bananas only and NO veggies, she'll give her pedialyte that's been in the fridge for over a week, etc. Little things like that, but I know it's b/c she's ignorant and doesn't really understand, she's one of those "I'm older and wiser" type ladies if that makes sense, and there is definitely a big cultural disconnect between her and I.
So with that being said, please tell me which route you would take. I WISH I could be a SAHM, but that isn't anywhere near an option.
Thanks in advance for your input!