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Moving to Phoenix

Posted January 21st, 2008 by kkizzy

childcare

Any tips on finding quality in-home childcare? I will be moving to the area next month and am very nervous about being in a new city and state and not knowing anyone. Seems daycares are double what I pay now. Any advice for a new AZ resident?

What part of the valley are

On January 21st, 2008 mnchris says:

What part of the valley are you moving to?

We will be moving to the

On January 22nd, 2008 kkizzy says:

We will be moving to the Peoria area

I live in N. Peoria in the

On January 23rd, 2008 stayhomemom says:

I live in N. Peoria in the area of 91st ave/Deer Valley. I am a stay at home home of a 5 yr and 2 yr olds and I do childcare out of my home mon-fri. I currently have a 7month old boy I watch and I have another opening.

I will be living on Robin

On January 23rd, 2008 kkizzy says:

I will be living on Robin Lane. I will check in with you when we get moved out there.Thanks

Here's my email address

On January 24th, 2008 stayhomemom says:

Here's my email address ndeblasio@cox.net. When you get moved out here send me a message and I'll give you my phone number so we can talk. Good luck on your move, hope to talk to you soon.
Nicole

I have an excellent day care

On January 21st, 2008 ethurston says:

I have an excellent day care lady here in Gilbert, if you're moving this direction. Once you get here and talk to some other moms, it's not too hard to find someone good. As long as you are in a good area.

I just moved back to

On January 21st, 2008 CarrieR says:

I just moved back to Scottsdale from Seattle, any advice for up this way?

We live in Litchfield Park

On January 22nd, 2008 divaballerina says:

We live in Litchfield Park and I know great lady that has in home care. She is SO sweet and she has done that for like 20 yrs or something. Let me know what part of the city you are moving to. I would trust her if she had to watch my babies. I know a lot of her friends too. She lives across the street from one of my best friends. She does drop off too. I keep asking my husband for a date night and she would be the only person I would trust. REALLY!

Elizabeth is a discussion leader for arizonamoms she writes about everything from her needing mommy advice to crazy and silly stuff that happens. She lives in the West Valley with her husband and 3 children.

We will be moving to Peoria

On January 22nd, 2008 kkizzy says:

We will be moving to Peoria which I understand is just NW of Phoenix. I am having a hard time locating affordable care. Will be there in a month.

I also live in Peoria and

On January 22nd, 2008 mnchris says:

I also live in Peoria and have a five year old that has been to a few daycares. What is your weekly or monthly budget that you are looking for and how many children. Peoria is a wonderful place to live. We moved to a new development by Vistancia and we love the area. Not far from Lake Pleasant and lots of new shops.

We are just south of the

On February 18th, 2008 kkizzy says:

We are just south of the Vistancia area near 107th and Deer Valley. I love the area. We are looking for childcare for our 2 yr old as well as PT/occassional weekend care for parents night out for both my 2 yr old and my 11 yr old (she just isnt at the maturity level to stay at home alone yet)

I am a nanny and I'm looking

On January 26th, 2008 dawninphx says:

I am a nanny and I'm looking for a live-out position, my last family moved to Texas or I would still be with them. I watch my grandson when his mom works , they live with me , so if you don't mind my grandson tagging along most times. Here's my email. dawninphx@yahoo.com

I don't know if you still

On March 7th, 2008 learnandplaycare says:

I don't know if you still need care but I have very resonable hours and rates email me Christina rdpiii33@aol.com

Luv Me

I live in Glendale and I

On January 23rd, 2008 DayCareSam says:

I live in Glendale and I have been doing Day Care in my home for about 2 years now...if you are still interested in finding a provider let me know.

Cruz Family Day Care
~Samantha Cruz

Mommy of 2 wild boys and love every minute of it.

My girls loved Over the

On January 26th, 2008 valleymom says:

My girls loved Over the Rainbow at 35th Ave and Bell. It's clean, dependable, and they have an electronic door entry where all the parents have codes to get in the building. The teachers were really friendly and loving. My youngest went there as a newborn baby and the ladies were super attentive and warm. I would highly recommend them!

A great resource is Child

On January 29th, 2008 lmccoy says:

A great resource is Child Care Resource & Referrral. They can give you a customized list of child care facilities and child care home providers near your home or work that meet your family's needs. Because they don't recommend or endorse any particular child care setting, you still need to check out the sites, but it is a great place to start. You can contact a referral specialist at 800-308-9000 for a customized referral. Be sure to ask them to do a vacany check where they provide you with up to date information on if the center or home is accepting children. Also on the web at www.azchildcare.org, but that referral is more general, not customized.

*****"Hi my name is Mandy,

On January 29th, 2008 mandane says:

*****"Hi my name is Mandy, have been in the child care business for over 5 years. I am CPR and first aid certified and looking to take care of children from my home. I have a 4 year old daughter and a 2 and a half year old son. I am also married to my husband of 4 and a half years. He loves children and is very understanding and supportive of bringing children into our home.

I am located in a large 5 bedroom home near 15th ave and the 101. My rate is between 25 and 30 dollars a day depending on the age of the child and that includes meals ***There also is a sibling discount***. Also I would only charge you for the days you attend as long as it was reasonable. I have worked at Child Care Centers Such as Sunrise Preschools and LaPetite, so I have Passed a few background checks in the last couple years. I also have my food handlers card and my fingerprint clearance card. I am interested in talking to you, if you are interested my email is Jhaldane@cox.net and my # is 602 329 0744 . Thx a bunch and have a Great day!! ~Thx~ Mandy :)
Please give me a Call and let me know!!"*****