What is an ideal age for a child to start daycare?

Question

Pregnant single mom no friends or family. The plan is to save money and buy everything I need now so that when the baby is born, I’ll have a few months of home time. maybe I can start doing self-employment jobs like delivering groceries for a little until I get my baby into daycare so I can get a full-time job*
What would you say the ideal age is to put a child in daycare ? 
Hate this idea but I’ll do research and make sure it’s a safe environment.
Edit; thank you!! 🥺

Answer

Whenever you need to. I know some people go back to work after a week and that’s when baby starts, others take a year, others don’t trust it at all. As long as it’s a place you love and trust, there’s no right answer to this question.

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Get on the list for daycare early bc those places fill up.

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Whenever you need to. I had to go back to work when they were about 3 months old, so that’s when they went. It was fine.

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I didn’t put mine in until they could talk. That’s just my preference. There’s no right or wrong answer though.

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I think it’s ok to start them early like 3-6 months. Just find a really good place you love and has good recommendations. You might love daycare! It’s good for babies and kids to be around other kids and have daily stimulation in the world. I wouldn’t think of it as a negative thing to do. Many many kids go to daycare.

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I don’t start preschool until 2-2.5. Did it with all 6 of my kids.

What is an ideal age for a child to start daycare?

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