Public Service Announcements
February 2004
CHILD CARE TIPS FOR PARENTS
PSA #1 - Children are eager to learn when
they are happy. Understanding and kindness go a long way in helping children
grow and learn new skills. When searching for child care, parents should
find a caregiver who is both understanding and kind
The Penn State University Cooperative Extension Better Kid Care Program
has information on children's issues for early childhood educators, child
care providers, and parents on the Better Kid Care Web site at:
www.betterkidcare.psu.edu.
PSA #2 - Quality child care programs have
caregivers who are energetic, positive, and flexible. Children are given
choices and encouraged to make decisions. They are shown how to do things.
The children are taught how to get along with others.
The Penn State University Cooperative Extension Better Kid Care Program
has information on children's issues for early childhood educators, child
care providers, and parents on the Better Kid Care Web site at:
www.betterkidcare.psu.edu.
PSA #3 - When looking for child care, find
a program that has bright, cheerful rooms with lots of light. See if there
are areas for active play, both indoors and out. Are there lots of art
materials and chances to use them? Books should be accessible and dramatic
play on the schedule.
The Penn State University Cooperative Extension Better Kid Care Program
has information on children's issues for early childhood educators, child
care providers, and parents on the Better Kid Care Web site at:
www.betterkidcare.psu.edu.
PSA #4 -Well-trained child care providers
know how to help children learn in positive ways. The children are given
choices and help with planning whenever possible. Positive discipline
is used when needed. The children are encouraged to figure out how to
do things and how to resolve a conflict
The Penn State University Cooperative Extension Better Kid Care Program
has information on children's issues for early childhood educators, child
care providers, and parents on the Better Kid Care Web site at:
www.betterkidcare.psu.edu.
PSA #5 - Parents, find a caregiver who
talks with the children and explains what they are seeing and doing throughout
the day. All children are welcomed and greeted with a smile. The caregiver
gets down to the children’s eye level when talking with them. The
children are alerted a few minutes before a change in an activity or routine.
The Penn State University Cooperative Extension Better Kid Care Program
has information on children's issues for early childhood educators, child
care providers, and parents on the Better Kid Care Web site at:
www.betterkidcare.psu.edu.
PSA #6 - Parents and child care providers,
if you are looking for information about children and child care go to
the Penn State Cooperative Extension Better Kid Care Web page. You will
find a variety of information at
www.betterkidcare.psu.edu.
and there are links to other sites with information on children’s
issues. For more information on child care in Pennsylvania check the DPW
Web site at
www.dpw.state.pa.us/Child/
Nancy Wilson, Better Kid Care Program
Specialist
Penn State Better Kid Care Program
253 Easterly Parkway
State College, PA 16801
e-mail:
naw6@psu.edu
Phone: 814-863-5880
Fax: 814-865-7893
