How to Find a Mother's Day Out Program

Being a mom isn't an easy job. You're responsible for the health and well-being of your child, as well as all of his activities. It's equally important, however, that you take good care of yourself and allow yourself some "mom time" every once in awhile. This is where a part-time child care program can be helpful. Mother's Day Out programs give you a place to drop your little one off for a few hours so he can socialize and play with other children while you do what you need to do, whether it's running errands, shopping or enjoying a coffee.

Instructions

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      Talk to the moms of your children's little friends about any Mother's Day Out programs they know about. Find out where they're located, when they take place and how to get your child signed up. You could ask if they would be interested in signing their children up for the same program so your children could have extra time to play together. Then, you and the other moms could enjoy a mom's day out occasionally, whether you go out to lunch, work out at the gym or take a fun class together.

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      Call your neighborhood community center, or check its website if it has one, to see if there are any types of Mother's Day Out programs -- or something similar -- offered there. Some community centers offer child care programs to fit a parent's needs, so you may be able to take your child just one or two day per week.

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      Contact the churches nearby to ask if they offer any type of Mother's Day Out programs. Some churches offer these programs for preschool-age children during the school year. Ask about what ages are accepted in the program, as well as about the schedule and fees.

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      Call the preschools and day care facilities in your community to ask if they have any part-time or drop-in programs available for young children. Find out what the cost is and what days and times they offer.

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      Visit a program you're considering sending your child to before you enroll her. Tour the facility, meet the staff, learn more about the program and what kind of schedule the kids have while they're there, and ask about any questions or concerns you may have.

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      Choose a program for your child and take her for a short visit there so that she can meet the teachers and get comfortable with the facility before your drop her off there alone. Let her interact with the other children and get familiar with how things are done.

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