Public Service Announcements
April 2002
CHILD CARE TIPS FOR PARENTS
PSA #1 - Parents, if you are looking for
child care for your child, try to find a program where the caregiver promotes
partnerships with the families. A good caregiver will welcome and value
parents as part of the program. You will be encouraged to stop in at any
time. Have lunch with your child, read a story, or do an art project.
The Penn 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.
PSA #2 - When you bring your child to child
care, a good caregiver will take time to talk with you about your child
when you arrive, and again at the end of the day. Ask her to assist you
with a good-bye routine to help your child adjust when you leave. If your
child is having difficulty with something, the caregiver will work as
a partner with you to come up with a solution.
The Penn 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.
PSA #3 - Talk with your child's caregiver
daily to form a good partnership. Read any notes or newsletters sent home.
Bring in needed supplies and extra clothing on time. Show that you are
interested in the program. Volunteer to help with a special event. Greet
the caregiver with a smile and ask how the day went. Show appreciation
for the care given to your child.
The Penn 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.
PSA #4 -What does
your child do all day at child care while you are at work? Look for a
posted daily schedule. A good program will have many different things
scheduled each day. Your child may play a game of tag or look for signs
of spring outdoors. He may finger paint or build with blocks. There will
be quiet times to look at books, play a game, or do a puzzle. The caregiver
will read stories and sing songs.
The Penn 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.
PSA #5 -Your child will learn many things
at child care. She will learn to follow directions, take turns, share,
and to get along with others. She will learn to dress herself and clean
up after playing. She will develop many new skills.
The Penn 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.
PSA #6 - Check out the Better Kid Care
Web site at
www.betterkidcare.psu.edu
for more information on child care and children's issues. You will
find activities to do with kids, child care tips, snack recipes, and links
to other Web sites. Child care providers can register to earn training
hours on the Web. You can also go to
www.childcare.state.pa.us
for information on children's issues.
If you have access to the internet, look up the Better Kid Care Web page
at
http://betterkidcare.psu.edu.
You will find information about children's issues, child care,
and links to other Web sites.
Nancy Wilson, Better Kid Care Program Specialist
Penn State Better Kid Care Program
253 Easterly Parkway
State College, PA 16801
e-mail:
naw6@psu.edu
Phone: 814-863-5880
Fax: 814-865-7893
April 2002
