Child care
Tips for finding good child care
Parents want what is best for their children. What does it take for child care to be good? It takes good caregivers.
Good caregivers share the following qualities:
1. They have positive attitudes and get along well with others.
2. Good child care providers are eager to learn more about children and child development. They do more than the minimum required for training, including state required health and safety training.
3. They know state regulations and implement them in their child care.
4. They are certified by the state.
5. Good providers enjoy caring for children and are dedicated to doing what is right for each child. This shows up in the activities they plan and how they treat the children.
6. They take time to meet with other caregivers from time to time, to share information about things they have learned about child development and child care.
7. They are eager to work with parents as partners and welcome unannounced visits.
The Pennsylvania State University Cooperative Extension Better Kid Care Program has information on children's issues for early childhood educators, child care providers, and parents on the Better Kid Care Web site at: www.betterkidcare.psu.edu.
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