As was originally reported in Fort Thomas Matters back in
early summer (see article here),
the newest child care facility in town, Kiddie College (third facility in
Northern Kentucky, owned by Derrick and Susie Plunkett and located on Memorial
Parkway in the prior Kingdom Hall building), is now fully up and running and,
in this week’s FTM Sponsor Spotlight highlighting one of our many
advertising partners, we thought it appropriate to check in on how they’re
doing from the perspective of a mom using this service provider: Kate, Craig
and Sullivan Stephens
FTM: What was it
like as a first time mom knowing you’d have to look for daycare?
Stephens: Scary. I always pictured
myself staying home with my children, but Craig (spouse) and I both knew it
wasn’t feasible once we sat down and looked at our financial situation.
FTM: How did you land on Kiddie College as your provider?
Stephens: I was so discouraged.
Throughout my pregnancy I literally looked at six daycares in the area, none of
which lived up to our expectations. Towards the end of my maternity leave, we
were nervous we wouldn’t find a place to take Sullivan. Then, suddenly, we
heard that a new daycare was opening – Kiddie College! I know other moms can relate when I say that I just
had a good feeling after leaving the open house at KC.
FTM: How have their made your
transition easier?
Stephens: They have not only been
amazing with Sullivan, but they put up with me loitering for up to a half an
hour in the morning when I drop him off and 10-15 minutes in the afternoon when
I pick him up. Oh, did I mention I call there every day to see how my little
man is doing? Suzy and the other girls are so patient with us. They know I am a
new mom and that leaving his side is difficult. Suzy has taken time to call or
text to reassure me he is taken care of.
FTM: What do you think
differentiates Kiddie College from
other facilities that you looked for?
Stephens: The teachers. They WANT to
be there taking care of my child and other children. They are professional,
organized and extremely flexible. If I have a bad night or morning, they turn
it around and get him back on track. I wrote a list of things we were working
on: stretching feedings, tummy time, head control, etc. and they are willing to
help us with that.
So, there you have it straight from the words of an
impressed patron and mom. The
child care decision is such an important and difficult one and Stephens’ path
to finding the right child care facility (visiting six different ones and being
discouraged by each) is not an uncommon one. That’s not to say that the other facilities that Stephens
visited were sub-par, but finding the right “fit” between facility and parent
is crucial. It is fantastic to
have another great option right here in Fort Thomas. Welcome to the community, Kiddie College, and welcome to the
FTM family of sponsors!
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| Sullivan is happy with his parents decision |
