tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3086626171561679956.post2896394176273796114..comments2023-04-15T19:23:22.472+10:00Comments on the mommyhood memos: how to choose a childcare centerAdriel Bookerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00128519182850037060noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3086626171561679956.post-85426826315670051792010-11-17T09:43:07.246+10:002010-11-17T09:43:07.246+10:00I have nothing but praise for my daughter's ch...I have nothing but praise for my daughter's childcare centre. From the moment I walked into the centre I knew it was going to work out great. I am constantly amazed at how relaxed and content all the children are, how much my daughter is learning, the friendships she has made, the food that they provide, the behaviour they model, the info and support they provide to me as a parent. It's been a wonderful experience so far. <br /><br />Today is my daughter's day at home and she has already asked if she can go to childcare, that's a good sign! She also tells me the food is yummy. <br /><br />I will say that she has definitely enjoyed it more since she turned 2 as a baby it was a bit more challenging but still very good. <br /><br />Great tips, it is such an important decision.Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13229329827593826717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3086626171561679956.post-52219817981536560022010-11-03T16:27:41.823+10:002010-11-03T16:27:41.823+10:00YEAH! That is great advice Sue!!! I was hoping you...YEAH! That is great advice Sue!!! I was hoping you'd see my post and add your two cents! (Worth far more than two cents of course!;) LOVED my years working at the Cottage! Best childcare center on the planet, I'm sure!!! :)Adriel Bookerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00128519182850037060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3086626171561679956.post-58348390082435385342010-11-03T12:39:34.156+10:002010-11-03T12:39:34.156+10:00Bravo for good daycare! Having worked with a cert...Bravo for good daycare! Having worked with a certain young woman..{ahem!}...years ago in my daycare center (The Cottage!).....I can say that having good employees are one of the biggest positives any chid care center can have. So....if you are looking, be sure to ask these questions:<br />1. How long has each current teacher been working there? The security and consistency that comes with the same teachers year after year is HUGE. Many children these days have enough change going on in their own homes....they need the continuity of the same caregivers. Typical child care workers burn out after 3-6 months. It is hard work, the pay is minimal, and the benefits usually non existent. <br />2. What has the director done to ensure that she/he has attracted the best employees and that they will stay at the center? How does their pay/benefits/etc. match other centers in the area? <br />3. What is the highest priority in an employee that the director is looking for? Education? (Sure, that is a good thing.....but is it the most important? I've hired people with Master's degrees and let them go after a few weeks...) Natural affinity for children? Understanding of child development? Sense of humor? Commitment to the children? Ability to work with others in a confined space -- patience, kindness, nurturing?<br />4. As Adriel suggested -- stay and watch and get a feel for how the adults work together. Is there warmth and affection between people? is there a lot of sarcasm -- are the employees cynical with the children?<br />Or is there understanding and friendship and support between staff members? These people will be your children's role models.....<br />that's it for now.......GO ADRIEL!!!! love reading your stuff. xo SueAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3086626171561679956.post-41514637939707911962010-11-03T12:03:45.697+10:002010-11-03T12:03:45.697+10:00Wonderful tips! I have still not looked into findi...Wonderful tips! I have still not looked into finding child care for my little girl, mainly as a result of my uneasiness with the idea. Your tips, however, comfort me and give me much to go by when, and if, I do decide to go that route.Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13580525191212992829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3086626171561679956.post-20467632068730946122010-11-01T06:50:23.410+10:002010-11-01T06:50:23.410+10:00Adriel,
I'm so glad you wrote this! Your tips...Adriel,<br /><br />I'm so glad you wrote this! Your tips are so practical. You made me feel so much better about finding care for Laney when I was looking. I have found the perfect solution for us now though! My sister is at home with a baby and she is going to come to my house to watch Laney when I have to work.Livyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12106393530089789164noreply@blogger.com