Daycare, Banks, and Ezra
I went to pick up Ezra at daycare on Wednesday. While I was getting him ready to go, I was overhearing the two women working with the infants talking about getting their paychecks this week. They were debating the pros and cons of the various check-cashing places. Because neither of them has a bank account. They are willing to pay at least $15 every payday to get their checks cashed. This says to me, among the many possible explanations, they most likely either a) can’t manage their money well enough to meet minimum requirements to keep a bank account open, likely because of their massive drug/drinking habits; or b) they are criminals living under false identities and don’t have the right paperwork forged that would allow them to open up a bank account. Either way, do I want them looking after my son? Maybe not, but what can I do?
Well, just this morning I found out that Ezra got in off the wait-list at another daycare facility that is more conveniently located. And also a brighter, happier, possibly cleaner, maybe more stimulating place, staffed by people who hopefully have bank accounts. I would think this is a strong possibility, as with what this new daycare will be charging us, hopefully the staff are being extra well-paid.
Hopefully a new start on Monday will be OK with Ezra!