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As a single mom, I had no choice but to go back to work. My employer (I'm a public school teacher) did not allow me to use any of my over 100 accrued sick days to be with my baby because I was not "sick" and had not given birth. Therefore, I could only afford to take 5 weeks off unpaid before going back to work. I was lucky in that my mom could take care of my daughter at my home until I found daycare. I was also lucky enough to find an old friend who offered daycare in her home and she had an opening for an under- 2- year-old. I think it was tougher on me than on my daughter. She loves daycare, I hated leaving her. There have been no problems/issues except that she comes down with every cold that comes by. However, my ped said that she either gets them all now or gets them all when she starts school. He feels it is better for her to get them now so she can be healthier when she is in school. I hope it works out that way! She learns a LOT at daycare and we are extremely close (she is 2 now) because I devote all of my home time to her. If you don't know of any private daycare providers, I would start looking about 2 months before you think you'll need it. That way, you have the time to visit some and talk to references. Good luck!
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