Nursery for 12 months old info required???

**irishntg** · 18th November 2006 08:53

A friend of mine recently moved to Bangkok, both he and his wife start their jobs on Monday,

Does anyone know any good decent secure Nursery for a 1 year old child??

Thanks!!!

**tosser** · 18th November 2006 10:02

Tell them to read a recent article in an English newspaper (? Daily Telegraph) citing the psychological damage young kids suffer from when they are 'looked after' by strangers.

**IsaanAlex** · 18th November 2006 10:45

I had a rule that my child would never be babysat by 'outsiders' before he was old enough to tell me they were trying to diddle him.

And that could actually be the least of worries with young babies and their soft heads and fragile necks.

Don't want to appear judgemental

but I hope they reconsider.

IA
PS. And I'm sorry I can't help; I know a fantastic place in Khon Kaen, if any ever needs to know...

**spliff** · 18th November 2006 10:49

It's easy enough to check out the staff, not all nurseries fiddle the children. Pretty knee jerk if you ask me, ole IA...

**natalie8** · 18th November 2006 11:04

Have them look at Gymbouree (sp). They have alot of western clients and they keep the kids busy all day with activities (and naps)

**IsaanAlex** · 18th November 2006 11:09

spliff wrote:

It's easy enough to check out the staff, not all nurseries fiddle the children. Pretty knee jerk if you ask me, ole IA...

Welll

, that was my rule in Canada, as it applied to anyone other than family taking care of our baby. And the principle stands.

I would never put my child into the care of others without the ability of my child to offer me some for of concrete feedback.

And what about those soft little necks?

All you need is an immature, and frustrated caretaker, and in one moment, that baby, and your life, is changed forever.

I'll take care of my own kids to a point is all I'm saying. And I'd advise others to do the same is all. Because, unless you're a piece of heartless trash, no one loves your kid more than you.

IA

**aging one** · 18th November 2006 11:42

One is very young, it might be better to hire a very good nanny and keep the lad at home. Thats what I chose to do. Might be cheaper in the long run as well. Either way the boy will be exposed to Thai at a young age.

**Mac Donn** · 19th November 2006 10:35

Topsy Turvy in Nana soi is well-equipped and with a high staff to child ratio. Check out their website.

**Stylus Trouble** · 4th December 2006 00:16

Originally Posted by Mac Donn

Topsy Turvy in Nana soi is well-equipped and with a high staff to child ratio. Check out their website.

No offence but why do the words childcare and soi Nana make me shudder.

Knew a chap who took his 14 year old step daughter for a swim in Nana Hotel swimming pool and was shocked at the reaction of some of the clientele.
This is story is not meant to reflect on the quality of the Nana daycare centre.

**fiddler** · 4th December 2006 08:50

Wow! Heartened to hear so much advice that confirms my own feelings.

A one year old belongs with mum and dad...

**irishntg** · 5th December 2006 01:50

Thanks guys well we are doing interviews this week with 4 potential nannies,

Im`offering Live in / Live out plus a reasonable salary, plus the full time use of a car!!!

P.s im actually the person whose child it is, I just wanted to guage the reaction about putting a one year old in a nursery over here!!!

YES Stylus you are right i wouldnt set foot in soi NANA myself never mind leave my child there all day.