Daycare has proven to be one of the toughest hurdles so far in motherhood. I love the analogy for parenthood that our kids are our hearts walking around outside of our bodies. That about sums it up. I didn’t know how hard it was going to be to trust someone with my little heart. There are so many things to consider, research, and question when it comes to finding childcare and a daycare provider. Often, the availability of good daycare is so hard to find because of age, circumstances, or if they are full. The younger the child is the harder it seems to be. I have found daycares that weren’t a great fit for us as a family, and I have found daycares that put my mind at ease. This post is to help a mama’s mind during drop-off. Whatever your reason for needing and choosing a daycare, those reasons matter. Grab a notebook and pen and get ready to circle one of the following 25+ affirmations that stick out to you. If you need to, put it on a sticky note on your rearview mirror or take a glance at it before you start your engine.

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