Need quality child care for your infant?

Leaving your baby in someone else’s care is a hard thing to do for parents, whether it’s with a relative or friend or in a child care program. But it’s often a necessity.

If formal child care is your best option, you’re probably dealing with an extra level of worry and emotion as you entrust your baby to someone you may not really know.

But take comfort — there are safe, nurturing programs providing child care for infants. They know how to care for your baby and support their healthy development, they’re really good at it, and they love doing it.

And when choosing quality child care for your infant, there are things you can look for and ask about to help you feel more confident in your decision:

1) Close, consistent relationships

Babies are born learning, and they learn and grow through nurturing relationships with the adults who care for them. In child care for infants, babies benefit from having caregivers who get to know them well. Close relationships develop over time, so when considering a program for your baby, ask how long the teachers have worked there — low staff turnover is good — and if caregivers regularly work with the same few babies. Consistency and continuity of care will help your baby will feel safe and secure, and that’s best for their healthy development and learning.

2) Responsive care

Having a close relationship with your baby allows a caregiver to read your baby’s cues and respond promptly, appropriately and with love. Quality caregivers will soothe your crying baby and hold them when they need holding. They’ll know when you’re baby is ready to be fed or, if they turn away when offered a bottle, to try again later. They’ll also look for learning opportunities when your baby is awake, alert and ready to play. Your baby’s day at the program may be scheduled, but the caregiver should have the flexibility to adapt, moment-to-moment, to your baby’s individual needs. Small group sizes and consistent relationships are key to responsive child care for infants.

Original Source:  First Things First

We are a family owned and operated academy that provides children with a strong foundation to begin their lives. Our teachers are highly trained and extremely attentive to support your child’s desire to explore and discover. Our passionate staff values the relationships we have with our families and work hard to involve them in all our activities and decisions. Our facility provides an openness inside and out for a child to feel free to explore, create, and learn in a safe, loving and developmentally appropriate environment. Contact at 713-842-7796.

Nutcrackers Daycare Academy in Houston TX

Academy, Children, Infants 1, Infants 2, Toddlers, Preschool, After School.