move with new born baby

Maybe someone with more information about daycare could add something. However, I have a VERY limited idea of the daycare on STT. The selection is very limited. I have been into two daycare centers here, and both lacked the cleanliness I would require for an older child, much less a newborn (such as clean floors). Most people I know who have small children find an in home or nanny situation. How much they pay for these services I do not know.

I have heard a group of parents with younger children (toddler age) meet at the tot lot on Friday afternoons. Also, I know several people go to the tot lot Friday evenings about 5 ish.

As for pediatrician, I haven't had the need to use one yet. knock on wood.

thanks a lot for the info. It is good to know that the daycare is out of the question

Well, like I said my experience is very limited. There maybe some good ones, but it might take some searching.

I saw your message and when my family moves to the VI our son will also be two. We are moving to STX, however.

In my searches I found a .pdf that listed three pages of daycare centers on STX. Maybe there is one for STT, too.

Here is the link:

http://www.dhs.gov.vi/dhsweb.nsf/a402527076e5478686256fa100817ada/9fb04303efcf523486257275005bca50/$FILE/Day%20Care%20Center%20Listing.pdf

Looks like you may be able to start with www.dhs.gov.vi and that may lead you in the right direction.

Hope this helps.

thanks that list is very helpful. I also found a montessory school, which sounds good.
Do they have Baby's r us on the island or similar stores?

"Do they have Baby's r us on the island or similar stores?"

No -- have you ever been here? If not, you would be smart to visit before you move. We have K-Mart but they aren't as reliably stocked as stateside stores.

dougtamjj can talk about kids and stx with some authority.

trw, I think danymouse is moving to STT which I know nothing about. danymouse most of the stateside baby stores ship here I think. Usually I go on line and pick things I want and family back in the states buy them for me and bring the items in their suitcases when they come to visit.