Daycare in Durbanville?

Marilu - I am not sure of your situation, but if your LO is really struggling with illnesses and you are paying a ransom in doctor's bills and medication, it might be time to think about switching to a full time maid and have your LO stay at home for the next year allowing the immune system to recover and start building itself up.

I took my first child along to a creche and then ended up at the paed every second week, finally when we were admitted to hospital for yet another lung infection did my wake up moment come along. I found a full time nanny and had my son at home until he was about three years old. (I thought I could not afford it, but realised that it was not as expensive as I had thought and had tons of other benefits.)

With my 2nd child I learnt from the first and kept her at home until she was about 18 months, and then found a school that the nanny could walk to. So my daughter went to school part day, and if there was a hint of a runny nose she stayed home. She never met her paed after her 6 week check up as she was never ill.

3rd child - a year tomorrow - at home with nanny. Never been to a paed, been to a doctor twice in her life for mild issues that I wanted a 2nd opinion on.

I am probably going to start her at school at 18 months on a part day basis.

If there is any way you can afford a full time maid to stay with your LO, I cannot tell you what a difference it will make to your sanity, your doctor bills and your sleepless nights dealing with a sick child.

Just thought I would put that out there ....

Probably not the area you are looking for but might be of a help to other Moms. There is a Daymother in Edgemead Liz Francis 0728597675.

Marilu phone the big creches and ask for a referal to a daymom. They can be really helpful.

I know of one but I enquired recently for another mom and she is full till end of next year.

I have also been struggling to find somethign small that offers a full day service - though I only need a half day service, I need to drop off on my way to work, so need to do that before 8 or at 8am.

I really am struggling to find anything small that takes younger than 3 years and is available early in the mornings.

The larger schools that were recommended to me were Loevenstein Educare 021 913 3537, Kiddo Kids 021 913 7704 and KinderVriend also in Loevenstein. But I think those are all bigger schools that will have bigger classes so probably more of the same problem you are already facing.

I found a small daymother situation but that is out in Welgelegen which is on the other side of the hill for you to travel to.

I am definitely on the look out at the moment, so will let you know if I stumble across anything. I have put my feelers out in a big way to moms in the area, so hopefully someone will recommend something to me in the next few days.

Hi RM

Thanks for replying! I phoned that lady from Tinktinkie now, but she only takes in kiddies halfday (from 8-2) and I'm unfortunately looking for a fullday daycare I asked her wether she knows of any other daycares in her area, no luck

Please let me know if you find any other smaller daycares Will let you know too if I find any!

Someone suggested I look at Tinktinkies in Protea Valley - I spoke to Elke Wiedeman there earlier today 073 815 0431 and am going to take a look tomorrow to see her set up and how it runs.

I am also looking at the moment, so if I come across any that look worth going to see, I will drop a note on this thread.

Hi there

I'm URGENTLY looking for a daycare in Durbanville/Uitzicht/Eversdal/Kenridge area. My baby is currently in a creche with 15babies/class and constantly sick and the doctor told me today that we HAVE to take her out of the big creche. He says there shouldn't be more than 3-5kids in a class.

I've searched everywhere on the internet for small daycares/daymothers but it seems that they don't advertise on the internet. Can anyone please suggest some daycares?

Would really appreciate your help!

Marilu