Finding Quality Child Care For Your Young Child

How does a parent find a quality child care center or preschool for their young child?

This question is even more important as evidence grows that hiqh-quality early learning settings build a foundation for a child’s later success. Research shows 90 percent of a child’s brain develops before age 5.

The positive, nurturing relationships young kids have with adults, from parents to child care and early learning professionals, shape their learning now and throughout their lives. Quality child care and preschool settings help children develop skills like motivation, self-control, focus and self-esteem that are crucial to their success now and once they enter school.

First, visit the child care center or home-based program in person and take the Quality Child Care checklist with you to help.  The checklist includes questions such as asking about the teachers’ qualifications and the ratio of teachers to students.

There are also things to observe at the visit, such as watching for positive, nurturing teacher/child interactions  including the teachers making eye contact with the children, smiling and listening without interrupting.

Look for places that build on basic health and safety to include:

• Teachers and caregivers who know how to work with infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
• Learning environments that encourage creativity and imaginative play.
• Hands-on activities that stimulate and encourage positive brain connections in children.
• Caregivers who provide regular feedback to parents on the development of their child.

Original Source:  First Things First

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