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PSA #1 - Are you a parent looking for someone to care for your child while you work? Don’t rush to sign up for the first available spot. Take some time to visit more than one child care. Ask lots of questions. Find a place where you want your child to spend many hours each week.
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.
PSA #2 - You know your child best. When choosing child care, think about whether a smaller or larger child care will be better. Some children do best in smaller groups. Others thrive in a larger center program.
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.
PSA #3 - Being away from parents can be a bit scary for a child. You can help your child be ready for the first day of child care. Read some books about going to child care. Talk about things he will be doing there each day. Take your child to visit the child care before leaving him there. Make sure he feels comfortable with the caregiver.
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.
PSA #4 - If you find getting your family ready to leave for child care mornings a bit hectic, try organizing things ahead of time. Place things you will need to take with you by the door. Allow extra time to get ready. Your child will have a better day at child care if he gets off to a smooth start.
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.
PSA #5 - A well-trained child care provider will greet you and your child and assist you with getting your child’s day started. She will help you develop a “good-bye routine.” Once you have gone through this routine, say just one good-bye, then leave. This will make it easier for your child to adjust.
The Pennslvania 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 - The Internet is a good place to go for information about children’s issues. The Penn State Cooperative Extension Better Kid Care Program has a Web site at www.betterkidcare.psu.edu. Information is added regularly, including activity and snack ideas. Find out about child care training options. Take advantage of links to other Web sites such as information from the Office of Child Development on the PA Department of Public Welfare Web site at www.dpw.state.pa.us/Child/ChildCare.