Child Riding in Car with Daycare

Well, I do an in-home daycare and I watch a family that has 4 children. 2 of them are in Elementary school all day and 1 goes to a college preschool when the Mom goes to school. So, on those days, I only have their 1 child who is almost 2 years old. I consider him like he is one of my own and I do take him on errands and to/from school to get the other kids.

I think it is about having a relationship with your provider. I am great friends now with the parent and love her children! If you are uncomfortable, maybe you should talk with her and let her know how you feel and what can she do or say to make you more secure.

Also, I would make sure that she has the right kind/size carseat for your child. Ask her what her plans are if she has to get out of the car for any reason at the school. Tell her that you DO NOT APPROVE of your child ever being left alone...even for 2 seconds. She might put your mind at ease. If not, you might have to find yourself another sitter.

I guess, my belief is that if you trust this person with your child in your home, why would the trust be any less going to and from school?

Good luck. I hope I helped in some way.

I guess I think that the fact that you are worried means that you are uncomfortable with the situation. Anytime you're uncomfortable with a situation your child is in you have the right and responsibility to do what it takes to get back into that comfort zone. When we had a nanny in our home, we set up procedures for car trips. There were a few destinations that didn't require anything but a note left for us (the zoo, the Children's Museum, and the park). Anything else had to be okayed by us ahead of time. Also, we made sure that she knew how to put the girls in their car seats to our standards (I'm shocked by how many people don't tighten up those belts). We also checked out her driving record before we even considered letting her drive the kids around. So, I feel like we took a lot of precautions, and this gal was the BEST nanny in the world- sometimes I'd trade her in on myself if that were possible! : )

Anyway, set aside any discomfort you might feel about raising the issue with your care provider. If you go about it in a kind, professional, firm manner communicating your child's best interests, it should be fine. If the gal isn't fine with it...well, that speaks volumes.

Good luck!
J.

Both of my 3 1/2 yo grandson's daycare providers took him with them in their car. Both were state certified. I don't know if the state checks driving records and confirms insurance but I think that they do. If she is certified you can call her worker and ask.

If she's not certified or CSD doesn't have the information, you can check that information at the Department of Motor Vehicles. I think that you have to appear in person and pay a fee.

If you trust her to take care of your baby and are mainly concerned about whether it is common, it is common. If there is any question in your mind about anything, you should check it out just as you checked out her and her home before leaving your baby with her.

I also recommend talking with her about your concerns as well as being sure that she has a safe car seat and knows how to use it.

If the daycare provider takes good care of your baby in her home and if she has a driver's license, insurance and a good driving record and I knew that she was using a safe car seat properly, I would not be worried or concerned.

Hope this helps