Need Montvale Day Care (job, college, move)

[bcurran]

I am starting a new job in January and need to find daycare for my 4mth old in or around the Montvale area. Any help or suggestions would be great!

[JerZ]

Four years ago, when my middle son was a baby, he attended a daycare called AM Tree. It was on Spring Valley Road (behind Chestnut Ridge Road). I would recommend that you look into this daycare as a possibility.

The daycare is (if it's still there...I'm assuming it is...it had been around for a long time when we went there) separated by age group, but the kids do see one another and two age groups might mingle at certain times. It's pretty much open-plan (but again, segmented) for the bigger kids. The tiny babies have their own room. Then they move out to the "wobblers," I think they were called--when the babies are just beginning to walk. Then they go up from there.

The director there was very caring and loving. It was a warm atmosphere, but they did things professionally. They kept good track of what was going on with any child at any given time. One thing that struck me when I was interviewing daycares was that they told me right off the bat that I was welcome to come in any time, that I needn't call first, I should just drop in to get a sneak peak at how things went from day to day. That made me feel comfortable and I did come in at different times on quite a few occasions (when getting out early from work, etc.) and everyone was happy whenever I showed up.

Some of the workers were young (college). I don't know if that would bother you, so it's something to consider. I liked it because they were very energetic for the kids.

I did not need to bring snacks or milk for my son but I did need to supply my own infant formula until he moved on to milk.

You should swing by and just check it out. It's easy to get to and is off two main drags and easy to find. Their rates were reasonable compared to other daycares in the area, $1050 a month at the time.

Good luck with your search. You will fall in love with the location of your choice for your own reasons. *No matter what anyone tells you, don't take that person's word for it if you feel ANY negative vibes in ANY way...* I've had my children at sitters who were highly recommended but I couldn't stand, and sitters I've loved that other people were lukewarm to. You'll find the perfect place, don't worry.

[princetonian]

Originally Posted by JerZ

Four years ago, when my middle son was a baby, he attended a daycare called AM Tree. It was on Spring Valley Road (behind Chestnut Ridge Road). I would recommend that you look into this daycare as a possibility.

The daycare is (if it's still there...I'm assuming it is...it had been around for a long time when we went there) separated by age group, but the kids do see one another and two age groups might mingle at certain times. It's pretty much open-plan (but again, segmented) for the bigger kids. The tiny babies have their own room. Then they move out to the "wobblers," I think they were called--when the babies are just beginning to walk. Then they go up from there.

The director there was very caring and loving. It was a warm atmosphere, but they did things professionally. They kept good track of what was going on with any child at any given time. One thing that struck me when I was interviewing daycares was that they told me right off the bat that I was welcome to come in any time, that I needn't call first, I should just drop in to get a sneak peak at how things went from day to day. That made me feel comfortable and I did come in at different times on quite a few occasions (when getting out early from work, etc.) and everyone was happy whenever I showed up.

Some of the workers were young (college). I don't know if that would bother you, so it's something to consider. I liked it because they were very energetic for the kids.

I did not need to bring snacks or milk for my son but I did need to supply my own infant formula until he moved on to milk.

You should swing by and just check it out. It's easy to get to and is off two main drags and easy to find. Their rates were reasonable compared to other daycares in the area, $1050 a month at the time.

Good luck with your search. You will fall in love with the location of your choice for your own reasons. *No matter what anyone tells you, don't take that person's word for it if you feel ANY negative vibes in ANY way...* I've had my children at sitters who were highly recommended but I couldn't stand, and sitters I've loved that other people were lukewarm to. You'll find the perfect place, don't worry.

Agreed on. If you are catholic, you might want your child to go to St. Paul Nursery School on 4 Woodland Road. (201) 391-3860