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Parenting Tips on Sept. 6 Fox 4 Morning News: Why quality child care matters
What's the difference between someone who watches your toddler and a quality child care program? Tune in to Fox 4's 7 AM news to learn why quality care makes an impact on how well your child does throughout school.
Children in quality child care tend to- Score higher academically throughout school
- Have higher self-esteem
- Exhibit fewer negative behaviors
- Have stronger language skills
Look for child care programs where caregivers - Are warm and nurturing
- Communicate well with children
- Are knowledgeable about child development
- Put emphasis on intellectual stimulation, socialization skills
- Are able to give one-on-one attention
- Have strong supervision/safety policies
View a checklist of questions to ask child care programs. We invite you to share what you like best about your current child care program on our Facebook page. Archive of Parenting Tips |
