So as a FTM (First time Mom) I can get pretty paranoid, so when my LO (little one) started clutching at her ears and scream crying - I started to worry and I would normally just speed dial her pediatrician, but as it was a late Friday afternoon - I knew there was a chance I might not get an appointment with her regular doc.
Enter Kid-E-Care, which is an after-hours walk-in clinic for children (ranging from infants to young children), this place is highly recommended on several of the local mom groups I frequent, and when at least 4 different moms are telling you to check this place out - if you need to, you have to listen.
There are few things that persuaded me to check this place out over going to another one, One key thing being is that the wait time are posted on their website - when they are open. If they aren't open yet, I would STRONGLY recommend that you head over to the clinic at least a 1/2 hour before they open to secure your spot in line.
Another reason why I came here is because a good portion of the doctors here, also, practice at Sick Kids, which helps put this mommy's mind at ease, and with 7 exam rooms, they are pretty quick at processing the line.
Also, if you do end up being in for a bit of a wait, and you don't want to wait at the clinic, they will let you know an approximate time as to when to come back and you can go and take your kid outside for a walk around.
The waiting room is a bit bare bones, with not much in way of toys to help distract the kids, so if you do come here, make sure you bring some toys for distraction.
The doctors here are quite nice and pleasant to deal with, they answered all my questions and were able to provide an efficient diagnosis.
So overall me and my LO was in and out within an hour; so if I was ever in a similar jam again, I know I will come straight here again, rather than running around and trying to figure where to take my LO. This place is worth the extra minutes drive. read more