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choosing a day care 2 Page 1A Guide On Choosing A Day Care - 2...You'll also want to find out the day care's policies. For example how do they discipline, are vaccinations required, are you allowed to send foods with your child, how are medications handled, or any other concern you might have. If they have a written copy of their policies be sure to get one. You will also need to find out how the day care handles sickness. Are you able to bring a non contagious child to the day care? Do they notify if there is an illness going through the day care? Do they have a nurse or doctor in the facility, how is medicine given, and what is the procedure if a child gets hurt at the day care. You'll also want to find out if all child care workers hold a valid first aid certificate. Ask what type of training the staff has. Are they trained in child development. Are they certified in child care. Do they have any special training in preventing injury or illness. Once you've chosen a day care and your child starts attending, make surprise unannounced visits at different times. Touch base with other parents so that you have a net work of contacts. If your child is old enough to converse with you the most important thing you can do is to have a relaxed conversation with your child each day when you pick them up at day care. Let them share the trials and tribulations, the happy and the sad, and listen carefully to what they are saying. They hold the answers to their well being. Watch for signs of trouble. Your child comes home quite and withdrawn. They have unexplained bruises or marks. Your child tells you constantly they are not happy. These are signs that need to be taken seriously. You also need to watch for staff that are unwilling to answer questions or address your concerns, or staff that is evasive. Watch for high staff turn over and note other parent's complaints. If you suspect a problem contact your local child care governing agency, and don't put it off! Day care can be a healthy and rewarding time for your child, offering new opportunities, new horizons, and new friends. There are plenty of excellent day care facilities being ran all around the country, and only a few low quality facilities but you need to be diligent and pay attention. Your child's safety and happiness depends on it. With a good day care your child will look forward to their new and growing environment with enthusiasm and joy and you can return to work without feeling guilty about leaving your child for the day. As you can see, having the resources as well as information that you need about childcare is important. This is something that all parents should know all about wether you are a new parent, or on your 3rd child. You can never have too much great information. Related Articles Once you've conducted preliminary interviews, short list the potential babysitters that are left. Then have them come to your home and spend some time with the children. You should duck out to a position where you can see and hear but where neither the children nor the sitter can see you. ... |
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