SN, I shortlisted by choosing one I can do pickup from. Cos hubby's work time is not fixed so sometimes he cannot pick. then I usually need to do OT so preferably somewhere close to office, I can pick up, if really have to can bring back to office with me. There were only 2 that are walking distance from office, Cheriehearts and Delcare. So I paid a visit and the feel of the atmosphere at Delcare was better, price wise only about $100 difference. Delcare's director also came out to talk to us and was willing to answer any queries we had. (I also borrowed the use of their nursing room) And over there the baby cots are not shared unlike cheriehearts. The quality of care felt better, got a mix of young and older carers. Cheriehearts only had older aunties who seemed tired. Delcare after subsidy is about $1200 per month... [IMG=http://www.singaporemotherhood.com/forumboard/clipart/sad.gif] Advantage is that I can go latch her during lunch or drop by and see her. Anything happen I can rush down quite fast.
Disadvantage is if I quit my job, gotta find another one. Haha... and the cost lah, cos there is one sparkletots near my house on $577 per month after subsidy. And also if I am away from biz trip, its quite ex for my hubby to send her there cos of all the ERPs...