Hi from Ottawa! :)

[jammiesandtea]

Hi JammiesandTea - welcome to the water cooler ! I'm out in Bridlewood, but I used to live in Barhaven.

Thanks for the welcome, Monday 2 Friday Mama!

[notaunicorn]

hey Jammies I am very close to that park! I am just down from the macs. we have a park across the street from me too that is okay, hoping to get new stuff but gosh knows when that will happen. The kids like it tho, that's what matters. We travel in the summer to various parks, new and old.
There is a good park off Malvern we go to and meet up with friends, plus the one across from food basics has a water feature for the kids. And not busy like the water park on Longfields.
We went to Brewer Park last year for the first time and it was amazing!!! If you can swing it pack a picnic lunch and set off for the day.
I used to drive with the kiddos but need new carseats so not sure how far we will venture this year if we have to bus it.

[jammiesandtea]

hey Jammies I am very close to that park! I am just down from the macs. we have a park across the street from me too that is okay, hoping to get new stuff but gosh knows when that will happen. The kids like it tho, that's what matters. We travel in the summer to various parks, new and old.
There is a good park off Malvern we go to and meet up with friends, plus the one across from food basics has a water feature for the kids. And not busy like the water park on Longfields.
We went to Brewer Park last year for the first time and it was amazing!!! If you can swing it pack a picnic lunch and set off for the day.
I used to drive with the kiddos but need new carseats so not sure how far we will venture this year if we have to bus it.

That's cool that you're so close, I'm excited to have a fellow caregiver in my neighbourhood to meet up with at the park with the kiddies this summer.

Are you full, or trying to fill spaces? I am almost set up and will be advertising shortly. Our area does seem to have lots of daycares, but I'm hoping with so many young families around here that there will be enough to go around and fill my spaces.

[notaunicorn]

I am full for the next 6 mths to a year. Just had a set of parents divorce so not sure what will happen in the distant future.

Lots of daycares, lots of kids!!

[4angelsmama]

Hello there ,
I also want to introduce myself here and be able to get to know my fellow mothers/dc providers. I have been a nanny for a couple of years until my last family moved out of the country, I've tried to work part-time at a hospitality job at downtown Ottawa but i got pregnant with my 4th baby boy. now i'm on my Maternity leave.. while i'm on mat leave, I've just decided to open a daycare in our home and posted a couple of ads. But it seems to be so hard to find kids or family. I have had a couple of interview but I haven't got any response yet. I am hoping to open my daycare in September or early August. I'm also still working on my contract, do's & don'ts, proper charges and fees for late pick-ups, vacation days etc. If anyone of you's are willing to help or give Any suggestions I will be gladly appreciate it. Also, please be aware of those people that pretends to be a client. It seems to be so strange to me why they are doing this. I would be so happy to share what I would plan for my daycare opening! just don't pretend.