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Which child care is right for your child? |
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Parenting Tips on Sept. 7 Fox 4 Morning News: Which child care is right for your child?
How do you turn your concern of handing your child over to a stranger into confidence that you are making a good, affordable choice for your child's care? Tune in to Fox 4 on Tuesday morning to get some tips on how to find a good child care option for your child.
5 steps to finding a child care program
- Know your options: center vs. in-home provider
- Consider your preferences: location, hours, style of care
- Visit and interview at least 3 providers
- Trust your instincts as you make your decision
- Follow up; surprise visits are OK
What questions to ask child care programs
- Adult/child ratios and supervision
- Provider/teacher's personal style
- Their approach to discipline
- Training/knowledge of child development
- References from past/current parents
View a complete checklist of questions to ask child care providers.
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 29 June 2011 )
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