My experiences: June 2008

My experiences

Thursday, June 19, 2008

Day care centers around ITPL - Bangalore

I am merely searching for a good day care centre for my daughter who has turned just one year old. Me and my wife are both working and cannot afford to leave the job in this rising inflation. We had not received our good annual hikes too, averaging 4-5% when the inflation has gone upto 7-8% and may go even more. Crossing our fingers, what to do next; Whether we should stay in Bangalore or go and settle down in some village, living a peaceful life with not a posh life. But a lively life around farms and amidst nature. Things have turned completely different after my daughter's entry. Our priorities have changed. Only priority now is our baby. We dont take proper food, adjust a lot, but take sufficient care of our baby.

All else apart, the purpose of this post. There are very few day care center's around ITPL.

1. Apple Kids - Prashant layout, near O-Farm. Fee seems to be nominal, 2000 to 3000. Kids under age 18 months not admitted.
Ph: 99459 88600

2. WeCare - the most expensive, and not for the janta (i cant afford). Fee of 8000 per month. Registration fee of 1000. Annual Fee of 24000. Total it comes to 1,12,000. Of which 12000 is discount. Sucks!!! More than an engineering college fee. Yet, very posh, professional.
Ph:080-32428895

3. Teddies - near to ITPL, the place looks too deserted and the road to it shows the real face of Bangalore. The lady Sindhu has no experience, just had quit her job and trying to make money in day care. Admits even 3 months old baby. The location is not good. Fee Rs.6000-7000.
Ph: 99008 88211

4. Samskrithi - Montessori. Admits kids of 1 year and 9 months only as its a regular play shcool. Fee of 2000. Could not remember the phone number, but just diagonally opposite to Apple Kids(Prashant Layout).

I heard there are few more in Whitefield, yet to explore. Finally we are left with zero option for my daughter.

Applekids - Good+ISO certified+transportation available but only above 1.5 years,
WeCare - Good, Posh, Good Location, very close to ITPL (should be very useful for people working in ITPL and nearby companies) Cons: very expensive
Teddies - inexperienced+bad location+expensive,
Samskriti - only above 1.9 years. Nominal fee.

Please understand that these are only reflective thoughts, you might find the one of it best too. Explore yourself. Your comments and suggestions welcome. Thanks.