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expectations of child care providers 2 Page 1The Expectations Of Child Care Providers From Parents - 2...7. Respect Teach your child to respect the care facility or care givers home like they would their own. Make them understand that the same type of rules apply both places. Just as you wouldn't let your child run through the house with muddy shoes or damage your home, don't think they should be able to do it at the care givers home. Treat the child care providers home like it's your own, or better. 8. You Get What You Pay For Why is it the parents that have no problem driving a fancy car or having a manicure done weekly are the ones to scream the loudest about the cost of child care. Just remember you get what you pay for. If you want a well trained professional child care provider then expect to pay. Quality costs. If you don't care what kind of child care you get, heaven forbid, then go hire the high school drop out down the street. 9. Leave Personal Matters At Home Do not draw your child care provider into personal disagreements with your spouse or domestic problems. Do not draw them into custody battles. You of course can provide them with any restraining orders or custody agreements to ensure your child stays safe. You will also sign a release about who can or cannot pick up your child. Remember to provide your care facility with copies of any court orders or documents. 10. Don't Panic When you go to pick up your child from care and you see a new bump or bruise or scrape, for heavens sake don't panic and think the worst. Remember these are children. No matter how good the facility is children will be children and they are going to get the odd bump just like they would at home. So don't go flipping out all over the care giver or you might find yourself without child care. Of course if this is an ongoing thing and your child seems unhappy or withdrawn you should investigate further. 11. Be realistic It's okay for a parent to have certain rules that they wish the child care provider to follow with their child, but you need to be realistic. Don't say no cookies when that is the snack other children will be having. Of course food allergies are a different story. Don't say no nap when the day care has structured nap period for all children. Now moms and dads these are the expectations the child care providers have for you. They are common sense but if you do not feel you can play by the rules then perhaps you need to consider staying at home with your child. 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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