SueM

Thanks to all who have responded with your comments on daycare. However difficult it is for any parent to leave their child in the care of another, it is a reality that many have to face. Our goal is make that choice one of some comfort. For that reason, we are looking to initiate a center that will address the needs of both child and parent. I would still like to hear from any who have knowledge of existing day care services within their (or community) hospital. I would like to know how it operates from the standpoint of cost, hours of service and whether it is a contracted service or one operated by the hospital. Are staff members satisfied with the service. From some of your responses, it sounds like the hours are not always accomodating. Thanks again for your help.:)

Our hospital is interested in starting a Child Day Care Center within the hospital which would provide child care service for our staff. Nursing shortage is compounded by lack of child care and we feel that if we could provide this service it would allow more freedom for those who currently do not have a reliable source to care for their children. For any who read this forum, do your hospitals have such a service, and if so, how does it function? What is the cost, how is it staffed, what are the hours and is it open to just hosptial staff or any others in the community? Often times we attempt to call staff to come in and they are unable to work because they have no one to care for their children. We already provide sick child care, but no well care. Thank you for any who can help.:)