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A Single Dads Journey Towards Motherhood
The rainy day made for a wonderful chance for the three of us to finally spend some quiet time together. Faith and Elissa climbed into my bed and snuggled up to me, at the same time taking all but a corner of my blanket from my prying hands. It was...
Baby Shower Hostess Etiquette
Does baby shower hostess etiquette allow for gift suggestions, if yes, how? Here you will find numerous ways how the baby shower host can provide the baby shower gift suggestions to everyone invited in a most systematic way. Although, gift...
Mommy & Baby: Establishing Your Baby's Routine
Whether you have one baby or a passel of them, consistency of care will establish peace for all in your family. What do I mean by this?
Basically, you're going to fall in to a pattern of routine for your baby and your family as you care for your...
Premature Birth - Relieving a Mother's Guilt
Parents begin the journey of pregnancy with excitement, anxiety,
and denial that anything bad could happen to their baby. For
parents the experience of having a preterm infant the emotional
roller coaster that ensues can be long and toiling. Many...
Your child's 1st year development - month to month
The first year of your child's development is an ever-changing and exciting time for both you and your child. See the differences month to month.
1 to 2 months:
After nine months in the womb, your baby will be familiarizing himself with his...
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Tips For Selecting A Good Day Care
Selecting a daycare is one of the most important decisions you'll make before returning to the workforce.
Why? The center you choose will ultimately be responsible for your child's well being and safety the 5-9 hours a day they are left in the care of the center.
Whether you are looking for a home child care provider or an official daycare center, there are several things you should keep in mind before signing your children up for care.
Location – first and foremost, you have to decide where you would like to have your child cared for. This could be in a center close to your home, your job, or you may even prefer care in your home. Once you have decided on location you can start investigating the available centers or providers in that area.
Ask for References – Ask your friends and other family members with children for references about good daycare centers. These are often the most reliable source of information about daycare.
Interview Daycare Staff – Never place your child in a daycare center without first meeting the staff. Make a point to meet the director and the caregivers that will be looking over your little one. Feel free to ask them questions about their standards, disciplinary procedures, sleep and even feeding routines. You should be looking for staff members that are enthusiastic, dedicated, warm and caring. Their love of children should be evident in everything that they do. If you are not comfortable with the staff, look somewhere else.
Check References – As we mentioned you should check with your family and friends for references to a decent day care center. You should also ask the center for a list
of references you can call to confirm their qualifications. One thing you might also inquire about is staff turn over. The higher the rate of turn over the more likely there is to be trouble.
Remember that a good day care center will have a clean environment, a good reputation, solid rules and a curriculum that includes lots of playtime, physical activity, learning activities and even quiet time.
When determining whether a daycare is good or not, also keep in mind staff ratios. Generally for babies the ratio should be one caregiver for every three children when there are six infants and one for every four if there are eight.
For toddlers aged 12-24 months the ratio is usually 1:3 for six children, 1:5 for ten and 1:4 for 12.
Check to see if the ratio falls within recommended guidelines but is also acceptable to you.
You should also make sure that the daycare facility is operating using a valid non-expired license. You can check to see if a license is valid by calling your local social services department.
About The Author:
Adwina Jackson is a wife and mother of a young boy. She's also the editor of Inspiring Parenting, an online source of valuable parenting information. Please visit http://www.InspiringParenting.com for helpful and free parenting info. Observe your children's health, growth and development by clicking the website.
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