The good centers all have outdoor programs that include the infants.  When
my office was outside my home, I once officed in a complex that had a very
popular (expensive) center.  They had little wagon-type affairs with
multiple seats, and the babies were put in there and pulled or pushed around
the grounds every day.  This in Texas, so they did it at times of the day
when temperature wasn't too extreme.  I would suspect that staffing and
money dictate how good the care is.  Which of course, is unfortunate.
Infant care should be superior, not passable.

Speaking of day care.  About 6-7 years ago, I helped Motorola with some
decisions about on-site pumping facilities.  They have now expanded this
option to all their Austin-based facilities, and in their newest
manufacturing site, have opened an on-site daycare as well.  It is great to
see how the needs of moms and babies have been met by this company, which
seems sincerely interested in being a mother-friendly work place.

Barbara Wilson-Clay BSEd, IBCLC
Austin Lactation Associates
http://www.lactnews.com

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