Day care has come a long way since the temporary babysitting jobs of the 60′s and 70′s that paid fifty cents an hour for one child, maybe a quarter more an hour for two children. Neighboring teens made good babysitter candidates, as did children of friends or older family members. All that was required of […]
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If a child has to enter a childcare program at a young age, choosing the correct one can be as important to their future as the correct college. The consequences of a child having a poor early childhood experience are widely documented, with children displaying behavioral problems, increased insecurity and separation anxiety and excessive demands […]
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Choosing a daycare for your child can be a difficult decision; the last thing you want to do is place them in a facility that is going to ultimately be detrimental to their development and happiness. Unfortunately, it is not always easy to distinguish a “good” facility from a bad one. Before making a final […]
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Any daycare is going to need to have on hand all the necessary equipment. This encompasses cribs, high chairs, booster seats, strollers, car seats, and toys. The first five are fairly self-explanatory, but what sorts of toys should you buy? The very nature of daycare almost guarantees that you will have children in all age […]
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There are a variety of options available for parents looking for childcare these days. Sometimes, it seems like there are too many options! One of the main decisions for parents is whether to go with in-home care or a daycare center. As you make this very important decision, it’s important to weigh the pros and […]
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