Early Education: Why is it Important?

Deciding when to start looking for a center is solely based on each family’s unique circumstances. Some families may have the opportunity for someone to stay with their children during the first few months to years of their lives and not need childcare until later, where other families may need childcare right away. Some families also may not be happy with their current childcare provider and will need to start researching for a new one.

Though it will be different for each family, once you know you are interested in looking at a childcare center, we suggest beginning as soon as possible to allow yourself enough time to get to understand fully what the centers you are interested in have to offer. Taking the time to do your research will not only help you make a confident decision regarding where you will be bringing your child, but it will also be beneficial transitioning your child to a center knowing they will be in capable hands.

When deciding on a childcare center, we suggest:

- Make a list of what’s important to you. Are you looking for a center that has a strong curriculum or is accredited? Are you looking for a center that provides your child with opportunities to thrive in a social environment? Even if you jot down a few things that are important to you, at least you will have a guide to determine which centers to continue considering and which don’t meet your needs.

- Do your research. There is so much you can do to find out more about a center. Reach out to people you - may know who has a child attending the center or reach out to someone in the community to get recommendations. Check online reviews and research their website and social media pages.

- Check out the center. Reach out to the center for more information and be sure to schedule a tour. This gives you the opportunity to meet the staff and teachers and see the environment. Bring a list of questions with you that you’d like to ask a staff member or the teachers. Don’t be afraid to ask them about policies, safety procedures, tuition cost, experience and background of the teachers, or what a typical day would look like for your child. When you leave the tour, you should feel confident knowing what the center would provide a family, despite if it fits what your family is looking for or not.

If child care is a necessity for your family, don’t settle for the first one that you come to. Take the time to get to know the center, its people, and its policies.

Overall, high quality childcare programs create many long-term positive results such as better academic outcomes for children, and improvement in career advancement and job retention for their families. A high quality early childhood program reduces parents’ stress as they know their little one is in safe hands, and is benefitting from a happy, fun, and loving learning environment.

If child care is a necessity for your family, don’t settle for the first one that you come to. Take the time to get to know the center, its people, and its policies. This decision could be one of the most important ones you ever make.

Original Source:  Education Playcare

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.

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