Back to work...and the baby?

[bseabrooke]

Hi Guys

I'm thinking about starting work here which would mean sending the wee one who's just turning one to kindergarten.

I live in Belgrano but will be working in microcentro so would probably want a kindergarten closer to work.

I just wanted general advice from people especially about prices for a full time recommended kindergarten to see if its worth my while.

Thanks for all your help as usual

 

[fifs2]

Hi Guys

I'm thinking about starting work here which would mean sending the wee one who's just turning one to kindergarten.

I live in Belgrano but will be working in microcentro so would probably want a kindergarten closer to work.

I just wanted general advice from people especially about prices for a full time recommended kindergarten to see if its worth my while.

Thanks for all your help as usual

Current price for the one my son attends is 1800 per month. This is 9-5 and includes lunch. My son is 3 and I imagine a baby of 1 would be some 30% less. It's in Caballito.

 

[bseabrooke]

thankyou, can I ask what kindergarden it is? is it bilingual? would you recommend it?

 

[fifs2]

thankyou, can I ask what kindergarden it is? is it bilingual? would you recommend it?

For sure. Its Tierra de Aventuras (see them on Youtube here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QKr5R7t2ITs

Not bilingual as we deliberately wanted full immersion for our children since they speak English and Swedish at home. It's a very ordinary looking place but they adore and have adored our children like their own. I don't think they are unique in this - it's an Argentinean thing and I doubt you will be disappointed in any jardin you chose. Just one thought re jardin near home or work. I originally thought one near work was a good idea too but having looked at options in the micro center I wasnt impressed and chose one nearer home. 6 months later we moved office to a different part of the center and I was then so glad I had picked the one near home as it meant not having to change the jardin - most reports stress that the constancy of childcare is as important as the quality.
My only other tip is to pound the streets and see a good number of places during working hours so you get a feel for what you like. Good luck with the choice and hope someone else has some good recommendations in your area or the center.

 

[citygirl]

I don't have a recommendation for centro but my friend's daughters go to the jardin on LM Campos and Maure in Belgrano and they love it. We've been to a few events there to see the girls do their "productions" and the teachers seemed fantastic and the girls are very happy.