Parenting-N-Families

I met with a potential child care provider and liked her. I asked for references, but now I don’t know what to ask them when I call.
Please help.
(care is for a school age child)

*Continuing the discussion from the original post found here.

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I have thought of some potential names for my baby when I am pregnant. I have got them from my own ideas and also from on here. Please no stupid comments, if you dont like them, just say you don’t like them. I like unusual names so please no suggestions for common names. Thanks!
Boy:
Preston
Marlee
Roman
Aston
Chase
Girl:
Mieli
Pixie
Mexi
Lyric