Family child care homes have a smaller child to adult ratios then childcare centers. Smaller ratios and continuity of care are very important for a child to create a special bond with caregivers.
The child needs to create this bond so that they can feel secure and safe. When a child does not feel safe his sleeping, eating and social development can be affected. Usually at daycare centers, the staff has a high turnover. That means that your child is usually not with the same caregiver for long and this can affect bonding.
A family child care provider is always with the child and this is a wonderful way to insure that the child can form an attachment with a caregiver other then his parents. The bonds your child makes in the first few years of life can affect them as adults.
For your states licensing /ratio information please visit: http://nrc.uchsc.edu/STATES/states.htm
http://www.bellevue-ne-daycare.com/
Showing posts with label childcare. Show all posts
Showing posts with label childcare. Show all posts
Friday, November 20, 2009
Monday, November 16, 2009
Family Child Care ( reposted)
Imagine the laughter of little children playing, the sights of them enthralled with a toy and experiencing learning through play. You may think you are in a childcare center but chances are you are in a family childcare home. Many new parents over look the positive experience their child can have in a home environment because they don’t know about licensed family child care.
When you begin your search for that perfect childcare for your child, you visit many centers and you feel something is missing. When placing your most precious gift into the care of others you look for that perfect person who can care for your child. Not only do you want a fun place for your child to be during the day but you want to know that your child is safe. Not many centers can offer you provider stability but a family child care home can.
So what exactly is a family child care home? A family child care home is a house where you would bring your child to be cared for while you are at work. Many parents like their child to be in a home like environment. This home could be like your house, like a small childcare or even a mixture of both.
more to come....
http://www.bellevue-ne-daycare.com/
When you begin your search for that perfect childcare for your child, you visit many centers and you feel something is missing. When placing your most precious gift into the care of others you look for that perfect person who can care for your child. Not only do you want a fun place for your child to be during the day but you want to know that your child is safe. Not many centers can offer you provider stability but a family child care home can.
So what exactly is a family child care home? A family child care home is a house where you would bring your child to be cared for while you are at work. Many parents like their child to be in a home like environment. This home could be like your house, like a small childcare or even a mixture of both.
more to come....
http://www.bellevue-ne-daycare.com/
Thursday, June 4, 2009
Zero to Three Website
Zero to Three Website
The zero to three website is a great source of knowledge aimed at both the parents and professionals. There are so many different areas to research in regards to development of children. Some of the key topics on the site are brain development, play, child care, mental health, sleep, social emotional development and many more worthy topics. There are quizzes to take to test your knowledge and tips on using the knowledge. There is an abundance of information on the site and is a great resource.
Activities
A great activity is to let your infant to explore the textures of different areas. Some ideas would be to allow the child to explore the outdoor environment. He could feel the grass, pick up leaves and sticks, feel the sunshine. During this you could be parallel talking about how the grass feels etc.
Singing songs and finger plays with your baby is a great activity. The baby likes to hear the language and watch your movements. They will try to mimic them and sing with you. This is great for the language development of the infant.
Infant massage is not only a great bonding time but it also is about body awareness. The parent or caregiver talks about what she is doing and what body part she is massaging. Many mothers enjoy this special time as much as the baby does.
Allow the infant to explore paint and the process of painting. Tape some paper onto the high chair tray and allow the child to finger paint. They will get to enjoy the feelings of the paint and moving their hands in it.
Read to the infant while they are cuddling in your lap. This is great for bonding and attachment and early literacy skills. Make sure that the reading extends beyond just reading the words on the pages. Point out objects, make the sounds that the item will make and enjoy the time with your child.
Allow the infant to help “fold” the laundry by taking it out of the basket and putting it back in. of course they wont be actually folding the laundry but you can discuss the textures and colors of the clothes as well as the concept of in and out.
http://www.zerotothree.org/site/PageServer
The zero to three website is a great source of knowledge aimed at both the parents and professionals. There are so many different areas to research in regards to development of children. Some of the key topics on the site are brain development, play, child care, mental health, sleep, social emotional development and many more worthy topics. There are quizzes to take to test your knowledge and tips on using the knowledge. There is an abundance of information on the site and is a great resource.
Activities
A great activity is to let your infant to explore the textures of different areas. Some ideas would be to allow the child to explore the outdoor environment. He could feel the grass, pick up leaves and sticks, feel the sunshine. During this you could be parallel talking about how the grass feels etc.
Singing songs and finger plays with your baby is a great activity. The baby likes to hear the language and watch your movements. They will try to mimic them and sing with you. This is great for the language development of the infant.
Infant massage is not only a great bonding time but it also is about body awareness. The parent or caregiver talks about what she is doing and what body part she is massaging. Many mothers enjoy this special time as much as the baby does.
Allow the infant to explore paint and the process of painting. Tape some paper onto the high chair tray and allow the child to finger paint. They will get to enjoy the feelings of the paint and moving their hands in it.
Read to the infant while they are cuddling in your lap. This is great for bonding and attachment and early literacy skills. Make sure that the reading extends beyond just reading the words on the pages. Point out objects, make the sounds that the item will make and enjoy the time with your child.
Allow the infant to help “fold” the laundry by taking it out of the basket and putting it back in. of course they wont be actually folding the laundry but you can discuss the textures and colors of the clothes as well as the concept of in and out.
http://www.zerotothree.org/site/PageServer
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Becoming a Provider
So what makes a childcare provider want to dedicate her life and give up her home?
The most important quality of a child care provider is a true love for children. A child care provider can find even the smallest amount of awe or joy in every moment throughout the day. I love the smiles, the laughter and the excitement that they bring to my home every day. No two days are ever alike in a child care setting.
A home day care provider may have small children and want to stay home with them. Or she may have been a provider for many years, even after her children have grown up and moved on, just because she loves the sound of little feet and little voices in her house.
When she opens up her home for childcare, she is also opening up her heart for the children attending. There is nothing like a parents love, but the love of a childcare provider comes in a close second.
http://www.bellevue-ne-daycare.com
Sunday, November 23, 2008
Child Care Ratios
Family child care homes have a smaller child to adult ratios then childcare centers. Smaller ratios and continuity of care are very important for a child to create a special bond with caregivers.
The child needs to create this bond so that they can feel secure and safe. When a child does not feel safe his sleeping, eating and social development can be affected. Usually at daycare centers, the staff has a high turnover. That means that your child is usually not with the same caregiver for long and this can affect bonding.
A family child care provider is always with the child and this is a wonderful way to insure that the child can form an attachment with a caregiver other then his parents. The bonds your child makes in the first few years of life can affect them as adults.
For your states licensing /ratio information please visit: http://nrc.uchsc.edu/STATES/states.htm
http://www.bellevue-ne-daycare.com/
The child needs to create this bond so that they can feel secure and safe. When a child does not feel safe his sleeping, eating and social development can be affected. Usually at daycare centers, the staff has a high turnover. That means that your child is usually not with the same caregiver for long and this can affect bonding.
A family child care provider is always with the child and this is a wonderful way to insure that the child can form an attachment with a caregiver other then his parents. The bonds your child makes in the first few years of life can affect them as adults.
For your states licensing /ratio information please visit: http://nrc.uchsc.edu/STATES/states.htm
http://www.bellevue-ne-daycare.com/
Saturday, November 22, 2008
Family Child Care
Imagine the laughter of little children playing, the sights of them enthralled with a toy and experiencing learning through play. You may think you are in a childcare center but chances are you are in a family childcare home. Many new parents over look the positive experience their child can have in a home environment because they don’t know about licensed family child care.
When you begin your search for that perfect childcare for your child, you visit many centers and you feel something is missing. When placing your most precious gift into the care of others you look for that perfect person who can care for your child. Not only do you want a fun place for your child to be during the day but you want to know that your child is safe. Not many centers can offer you provider stability but a family child care home can.
So what exactly is a family child care home? A family child care home is a house where you would bring your child to be cared for while you are at work. Many parents like their child to be in a home like environment. This home could be like your house, like a small childcare or even a mixture of both.
more to come....
http://www.bellevue-ne-daycare.com/
When you begin your search for that perfect childcare for your child, you visit many centers and you feel something is missing. When placing your most precious gift into the care of others you look for that perfect person who can care for your child. Not only do you want a fun place for your child to be during the day but you want to know that your child is safe. Not many centers can offer you provider stability but a family child care home can.
So what exactly is a family child care home? A family child care home is a house where you would bring your child to be cared for while you are at work. Many parents like their child to be in a home like environment. This home could be like your house, like a small childcare or even a mixture of both.
more to come....
http://www.bellevue-ne-daycare.com/
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