*Adapted from Jennifer McMillen, Corner Playhouse Child Care The Family Child Care Provider Does the Caregiver… _____ have a current license from the Department of Human Services? _____ seem to be someone that both my child I would enjoy? _____ create an atmosphere where children feel loved and cared for? _____ interact with children in … Read more
What exactly is family child care? I’ve found that this can vary greatly. Some dayhomes, are exactly that – children being cared for in someone else’s home. They receive the same care as the children of the caregiver – in many cases a nurturing, relaxed, environment much like days off at home with their parents. … Read more
Group child care centers are required by law to be licensed. Licenses allow for additional accountability that give many parents peace of mind. Minimum standards are set for health & safety and child development/programming for both indoors and outdoors that are then enforced by government departments. Results of licensing inspections must be posted and can … Read more
I have had many people ask me how to go about finding childcare. “What are my child care choices?” “What questions should I ask?” And even what type of care I would recommend. I worked in most different capacities of early childhood, prior to having my first child. One thing that cemented my decision to … Read more
Knowledge of child care laws and regulations provides one of the ways that we can ensure our children are in safe and stimulating environments. As parents, we may not be trained early childhood educators. We may not know what are the best ways for caregivers to promote our children’s progress in their development best. The … Read more
Child care costs vary from region to region, as well as between ages of children and then type of care your family requires. The regional differences are effected somewhat by cost of living, but also by the amount and nature of government financial support that is provided to support child care. Depending upon the type … Read more