Choosing the right type of daycare Capalaba is a personal choice.
When deciding, you will need to consider your hours, finances, values, need for
flexibility versus routine, and most importantly, your child. In order to find
care that fits your child, choose childcare that is in line with your child’s
personality. Finding the right daycare center for your child is no small
task. You’re looking for a safe, nurturing environment that will meet all the social,
emotional, developmental and academic needs of your child.
Center-Based daycare Capalaba
Center-based daycare facilities are in commercial
buildings. These businesses are usually much larger than home-based daycare
centers and can therefore take in more kids. Centers can vary widely, and you
may need to make several visits before finding a center you are comfortable
with. Centers should be licensed by the state. They can also apply
for accreditation, which is optional.
Family Home Daycare
By definition, home-based daycare is a small childcare
business operated inside someone’s home. Home daycare must also be state
licensed (but state requirements may be less stringent than for centers), and
can earn accreditation through the National Association for Family Child Care
(NAFCC). There will likely be a single care provider and a small group of
children, which fosters good emotional development, and the feeling of a family
environment. The quality of care can vary widely though, and the
caregiver may have no background in child development.
Nanny
A nanny is a caregiver employed by the family to provide
in-home childcare, on either a live-in or live-out basis. Among nannies, there
is a diversity of childcare experience, educational background, and willingness
to do non-child related work. Some parents aren’t comfortable sending their
children to daycare. If you’re among that group and have the budget, a nanny is
a great option. This way, you know your child is in your home, under
surveillance of your own indoor video cameras, and with someone you know. Your
baby will get personalized attention since they will be the only one in the
nanny’s care.
Au Pair
Au pairs are nannies from other countries, and they’re
generally less expensive than other kinds of nannies—though they do often live
with the host family. The au pair is to be treated as a member of the family
during the stay, which is often limited to one year.
Relative or close/trusted friends
Some parents feel that family members or friends are the
best caregivers for their child. They are personally involved with the
child, and are likely to be reliable and loving caregivers. They may also
be more flexible when parents work odd hours. Costs may be lower, or
there may be no cost. However, good communication with the family member or
friend is key, and everyone involved must be clear about their
expectations.
Generally, what children need in a daycare or preschool
curriculum is an engaging introduction to oral language, phonemes and letters,
words, mathematics and puzzles, science and cultural concepts. There should be
a strong play-based component, since children learn through play. Look for a
combination of free play and structured play. You should be able to view a
sample of their week's curriculum and their yearly schedule.
