mizarchivist

Here's a brain dump of what I discovered about Rogers Pierce and what I still need to sort out, why I am hoping IF we need this at all, why I'm hoping it'll just work out.

There's a 3:1 ratio for kids/teachers. Toddler room has no more than 9 kids at a time.
Toddler room is 15-24 months. Factors for moving include age, slots open in the 2-3 place, if there's a particular friend, they'll often move them together.
They have a pretty set routine every day.
Snack is morning and afternoon.
I already know that the previous director wasn't quite so awesome and they lost enrollment because of that. The new director? Well, she brought in a lot of new teachers, so I think it's too early to tell if they'll stick around, as it's been something like a year.
When Mr. D. was playing in the room he'd be in, one of the teachers came over and played with him. All the kids seemed relaxed and engaged. There were several things going on at once and I think one of the teachers was about to start a yoga session with them. (Yay yoga!). Mr. D. started playing immediately and was doing so pretty nicely. Interested, but not territorial.
They take the kids out on field trips on a regular basis and to the playground when the weather and seasons permit.
They are a non-profit and their board is run by the parents.
They're open 7:30-6. They do a hard 3pm pickup and then anything between 3-6 is softer. Enrollment costs are set to either 3 or post-3, no inbetween (OK, that's fine). Naturally, it's more cost effective to send a kid full time than for part time.
I can get to this place independently. This is a really big deal. It's less than 5 minutes from our house, in fact. I know there's a ton of good schools, but if I can't get there, they may as well not exist for me.
They are a nut-free school. (Not that this is a concern for us, but they take that thing seriously) Kids need to have up to date immunizations to attend.
I liked how it smelled: well aired and we were there when one of the rooms was getting hosed down, which happens every Friday. All the toys get washed. All kids are expected to take home their lovey and blanket at the end of the week to get washed, too.

Questions

What if I think it's too sugary/lacking in protein, what if he's hungry between times, what if he rejects what's there?
If he needs a nap when it's not naptime?
How do they resolve conflict
Will ask about what they do when kids are sick
See, the thing is, I sort of think that we are moving next June, almost certainly before Mr. D. is ready for potty training. Unless we move only a few blocks away, we'll have to find a new daycare near where we will be living or go with on the commute path. So, I have short-timer attitude about this right now.
I did see potty chairs available. Clearly it happens while kids are there because they go up to pre-K. I should ask anyway what their philosophy is on that.
Re: breastfeeding: He's pretty much doing so at night. Although I again should find out more if he's having a hard day and wants some comfort.
Don't know if they're NAEYC. Um... Sure. I could see about that, too. I think I mostly care if the kid(s) is/are happy.

So, we'll see. QE will need to check it out and we'll see what his instinct is on it.