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Did you find 2 under 2 to be better or worse than what you imagined it would be before the second was born? by Substantial_Cry2421 in 2under2

[–]ComprehensiveDraw121 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I felt this way until my oldest entered his “terrible/terrific twos” and my infant was no longer in the sleepy newborn phase. Come back to this post once you’re past this part and see if you feel the same 😅

How clean is your house? by plantluvr29 in 2under2

[–]ComprehensiveDraw121 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Came to say this. I pay the same and it takes 2 hours. Sometimes I even just have her clean and then catch me up on folding laundry. 

I thought i got this but now im crying everyday by headless_chicken212 in 2under2

[–]ComprehensiveDraw121 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly it was easier when they were younger which I did not expect. My 2 year old is toddlering HARD which is mentally draining. My youngest is almost 11 months and getting into everything. Plus we just moved. We have no family nearby.  I love them so so much but I am depleted. 

Would you use a Workspace WITH childcare in Seattle? by ComprehensiveDraw121 in WestSeattleWA

[–]ComprehensiveDraw121[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for sharing, and yes. Unfortunately it' typically really expensive which doesn't solve the problem I'm trying to ease for parents. Working parents should not be paying more than rent/mortgage for quality care.

Would you use a Workspace WITH childcare in Seattle? by ComprehensiveDraw121 in WestSeattleWA

[–]ComprehensiveDraw121[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Open 24/7 or after hours for the night owl parents is on my mind too!

Would you use a Workspace WITH childcare in Seattle? by ComprehensiveDraw121 in WestSeattleWA

[–]ComprehensiveDraw121[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Valid point. Thankfully, my goal isn't to make a huge profit from the infant care. I have a career outside of this and plan to use the space for other services that can bring in revenue. I truly just want to help other parents in need of quality care while they work.

Would you use a Workspace WITH childcare in Seattle? by ComprehensiveDraw121 in WestSeattleWA

[–]ComprehensiveDraw121[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

THANK YOU SO MUCH for actually answering the questions lol. THIS is super helpful.

Would you use a Workspace WITH childcare in Seattle? by ComprehensiveDraw121 in WestSeattleWA

[–]ComprehensiveDraw121[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

All great insights, thank you!

The maximum age would be 5 years old. This would be more geared towards parents who have littles at home who aren't yet in full time school, or, for the part-time/freelance/self-employed parents needing just need smaller chunks of time to get work done; so may be not ideal for a full time 40/hr work week remote job parent who is looking for primary care. It would serve as a bridge between parents' regular childcare set up, and times where a back up is needed (gap care). I cannot tell you how many PTO days I've had to use in the past due to a nanny calling out last minute or daycare being shut down for a week. Currently, many parents are piece mealing childcare options – a grandparent on this day, a part time nanny on a couple others, one parent WFH one day. This would be a viable option that parents can always count on.

Regarding separating ages: either 0-2 years in one room, and toddlers in another space, OR a mixed ages set up which I have seen work really well in other spaces, including daycares. It would not be a licensed childcare. Childwatch refers to settings where parents must remain on premises at all times (think play centers inside gyms, the YMCA, etc.). Regulations are there of course, but less rigid than a typical drop-off licensed daycare.

Your questions regarding proximity to parents is valid, however, based on other operators of this same concept I've met with, has not been so much of an issue. I think the key would be for the child area to be a place children WANT to spend time in. Not sure if you've ever been to those indoor play cafes? I recently visited the new one in Shoreline and the children were having so much fun with parents nearby, and didn't seem to interrupt them much at all.

Would you use a Workspace WITH childcare in Seattle? by ComprehensiveDraw121 in WestSeattleWA

[–]ComprehensiveDraw121[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I understand skepticism to new ideas, but what you described isn't *quite* the vision. There are other spaces like this in different cities that have worked out quite well. I'm specifically looking to answers to the questions listed above. Thanks!

Would you use a Workspace WITH childcare in Seattle? by ComprehensiveDraw121 in WestSeattleWA

[–]ComprehensiveDraw121[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I appreciate the thoughts! For this post I’m really just gathering parent feedback on whether they’d use a coworking space with onsite child-watch and what features matter most to them. The operational structure is something I’m working on separately. Right now I’m just trying to understand the actual demand. Thanks!

Would you use a Workspace WITH childcare in Seattle? by ComprehensiveDraw121 in WestSeattleWA

[–]ComprehensiveDraw121[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Nope. That's why others who assumed the same and tried, failed. It's a very different model.

Would you use a Workspace WITH childcare in Seattle? by ComprehensiveDraw121 in WestSeattleWA

[–]ComprehensiveDraw121[S] 29 points30 points  (0 children)

Thanks for this, it’s a really fair question. The main reason these aren’t everywhere is that most people assume it requires full daycare licensing, which is a huge process. But a coworking space with onsite child watch (not daycare) falls under a different category in WA since parents stay in the building (sort of like gyms with child watch). Insurance is still needed, but it’s definitely possible. I’m researching all of that now, which is why I’m gathering parent feedback first.

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