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...Pay your deposit or first months fees in advance to make sure your spot is held. 6. Immunizations
Make sure your child's immunizations are up to date and that you have their vaccination card. Many child care services will not accept your child until you show proof of immunization. Don't leave this to the last minute only to find out you cannot get an appointment in time. 7. Prepare
Whether your child is new to day care or returning take some time to prepare your child for day care. Get them into routines that are similar to that of the day care, and remind them about what is expected of them. This is especially important with older children. 8. Adjustment
Younger children that have not been away from mom or dad before should be gradually accustomed to the separation by leaving your child with a friend or family member for short period of time at first, and then gradually increasing the times. This will make the separation less stressful for your child. 9. Enthusiasm
Perk your child interests, get them enthused about going to day care. Tell them about all the new friends they will make, and all the activities they will get to do. Make it sound like a privilege and like an outing. If they are looking forward to going to day care it will be easier on everyone. 10. Listen to your child
Not just listen but really listen. Even young children are able to communicate. Find out what they are interested in, what they are looking forward to at day care, and what scares them. Take them to the child care provider before they start attending so that they can make acquaintances and begin to feel comfortable. Child care is a fact for most parents and it can create anxiety and stress for both parent and child. But it doesn't have to. Plan ahead so that you are happy with your choices and so that you have time to get your child to adapt comfortably to the change. Your kids will be glad once they are grown that you used the information and resources available to you while they were little. They will know that you did your best with their childcare, and be very appreciative of it as well. You will be glad that you learned more about preparing for child care services.
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