Posted on July 10, 2007 in latest news
‘Quality’ is a very important factor when it comes to Child Care. You would like to make sure that the place where you put your child under care is not a hoax.
Before we discuss ways to ensure quality Child Care at the center there is one unavoidable thing that you have to do being a parent. Start looking for the place well in advance - be it a child care center or someone’s home. The process is time consuming and will need a lot of patience.
Moves that could help you find the best Child Care Center:
1. Start your search by consulting the expert- Child Care Resource and Referral (CCR&R) center. The center gives you information on child care and also provides you with a list of options in your area. Apart from these details seek details on:
• Licensing requirements in your area
• Complaint and license violation situations
• Financial assistance programs that your family qualifies for
2. Visit Child Care Centers that you are considering. Observe:
• Adult to Child ratio- the lesser the number of children for a caregiver, the better the child care. The best ratio will be 1:4.
• Enquire about the group size - how many children come under a single group. The smaller the group, the calmer and safer the place.
• Caregiver’s qualification and age. Ask if the caregiver is given professional training to take care of the children.
• Check if the center is approved by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) or the National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC).
After considering all the aspects, go for the best center for admitting your child. But your task doesn’t end here - now that the caregiver is involved with your child, you should also be able to involve yourself with the caregiver to ensure your child’s well being.
Know more about how to follow-up on your child in the center.
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July 12th, 2007 at 12:22 pm
Thanks for your tips. The guidelines you have given are of great help for working parents like us.
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