Child care is a pretty important issue.  If you have little ones and you work, its probably always at the forefront of your mind.  I know it was for me.

In fact, a lot of times the thoughts of what type of care my kids were getting gnawed at me, day and night.  It didn't help that my daughter pretty much clung to my leg every time I tried to drop her off, and I would leave sobbing, feeling like the worlds worst parent.  And yes, she was fine a minute later.  It would take me however, half the day to shake off the guilt and the inner voice telling me I was a bad mom!!

My kids are a little bigger now and the daycare days are past.  But it is still on my mind a lot.  I have clients with little ones, and always seem to be meeting somebody looking for a "good, reliable" place to put the kids.  A place they can feel good about, and trust their most precious thing to.

So for the first time in a blog (I think), I'm going to plug just one place.  WHY?  Because this daycare really loved my kids the way I hoped they would be loved in my absence.

ST. Clair Academy

Just a wonderful child care center, located in Eaton Ohio.  One of my biggest concerns when I picked a daycare was that I wanted the ability to stop in impromptu, at a whim, just to visit my kids, or simply spy and ease my mind that they were OK.  And pretty much the first thing the director of the daycare told me was to drop in anytime.  So I was put at ease immediately. 

The daycare is divided into different sections and age groups.  Babies are well removed from older kids.  And the activities....well, I dont have enough space here to even come close to getting it all.

The rooms are set up with plenty of good toys, as well as great items for the older kids such as computers and video game centers, reading stations and such.  There are a variety of summer activities including bowling trips, daily swimming at the community pool, many field trips, and more.

Very flexible scheduling is allowed.  Part time needed?  No problem.  Half days, half weeks, every other week, as needed?  No problem.  when I say accommodating, I MEAN accommodating!

My kids really liked St Clair Academy and though my son was already in school and didn't get to do any of the preschool classes there, my daughter took full advantage of all of the specified units of study that St Clair Academy offered, and she even had a little "graduation" that was adorable!

So, the director is named Donna Sitloh.  She goes by "Micki", and is just about the swwetest gal you will ever know.  A Mom of 5 herself, this lady really loves kids, AND runs a tight ship.  Employee turnover here is essentially non-existent.  Continuing education is not only encouraged but expected.  The center is sanitary, and employees are well trained and very sweet.

Here's the info you will need in order to contact Micki:

St Clair Academy

116 W St Clair Street

Eaton OH 45320

937-456-6856

If you have any questions about this daycare or want suggestions for other childcare providers in the Preble County area, please give me a call!