Comments on: First time mothers and daycare centers. http://www.beforebaby.com/waya/2006/01/31/first-time-mothers-and-daycare-centers/ Thu, 17 May 2012 07:27:44 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.3 By: Sherry http://www.beforebaby.com/waya/2006/01/31/first-time-mothers-and-daycare-centers/#comment-2075 Sherry Tue, 22 Aug 2006 21:07:31 +0000 http://www.beforebaby.com/waya/2006/01/31/first-time-mothers-and-daycare-centers/#comment-2075 I basically agree with a lot of the things to look for in a child care program. I do feel strongly though that the employees, volunteers, and staff have a detailed background check that is done by law enforcement and the state. Another thing to look for is... Is the facility too clean? Do they allow the children to learn and explore at their own developmental level. Just because they offer a "structured day", doesn't mean they are learning. Each child develops at different rates and should be offered a variety of activities so they can succeed. Being over stimulated and forced to do things beyond their level can lead to frustration, biting, crying, and behavior issues. I just want to encourage each parent to do their homework and meet with the staff to see what their philosophy is. Are they flexible when it comes to activities and their schedules. Children that are forced to participate aren't happy children. Also another issue that needs to be addressed. Everyone knows children get diaper rash even at home under the loving care of their mothers, fathers, guardians, etc... A change in the child's routine can upset their systems, viruses, illnesses and change in diet can cause all kinds of things. I am not saying it isn't because the diaper wasn't changed, I'm saying ask questions and communicate with the staff. If you are looking to find something wrong, and you look hard enough, you will find it. Good luck. I hope you find someone you can trust your most precious possession with for care. There are good people out there and licensed home providers are a good option too! I basically agree with a lot of the things to look for in a child care program. I do feel strongly though that the employees, volunteers, and staff have a detailed background check that is done by law enforcement and the state.

Another thing to look for is… Is the facility too clean? Do they allow the children to learn and explore at their own developmental level. Just because they offer a “structured day”, doesn’t mean they are learning. Each child develops at different rates and should be offered a variety of activities so they can succeed. Being over stimulated and forced to do things beyond their level can lead to frustration, biting, crying, and behavior issues. I just want to encourage each parent to do their homework and meet with the staff to see what their philosophy is. Are they flexible when it comes to activities and their schedules. Children that are forced to participate aren’t happy children.

Also another issue that needs to be addressed. Everyone knows children get diaper rash even at home under the loving care of their mothers, fathers, guardians, etc… A change in the child’s routine can upset their systems, viruses, illnesses and change in diet can cause all kinds of things. I am not saying it isn’t because the diaper wasn’t changed, I’m saying ask questions and communicate with the staff. If you are looking to find something wrong, and you look hard enough, you will find it.

Good luck. I hope you find someone you can trust your most precious possession with for care. There are good people out there and licensed home providers are a good option too!

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