Public Service Announcements
January 2004
childcare TIPS FOR PARENTS
PSA #1 - Parents, the early years are important
for children and their development. Take time to find the right childcare program for your child. Look at family home and center programs.
You know your child and will need to decide if a smaller home program
or a childcare center is best.
The Penn State University Cooperative Extension Better Kid Care Program
has information on children's issues for early childhood educators, childcare providers, and parents on the Better Kid Care Web site at:
www.betterkidcare.psu.edu.
PSA #2 - When looking for childcare, spend
time with the caregivers to see who is right for your child. Select one
who is warm, caring, and energetic. Make sure she understands what children
need to develop new skills.
The Penn State University Cooperative Extension Better Kid Care Program
has information on children's issues for early childhood educators, childcare providers, and parents on the Better Kid Care Web site at:
www.betterkidcare.psu.edu.
PSA #3 - Parents should look around and
ask questions when trying to find the right childcare. It’s a good
idea to get references from other parents with children in the program.
Most of all, a parent needs to feel good about the program and the caregiver.
The Penn State University Cooperative Extension Better Kid Care Program
has information on children's issues for early childhood educators, childcare providers, and parents on the Better Kid Care Web site at:
www.betterkidcare.psu.edu.
PSA #4 -Some children adjust to childcare
easier than others. Take your child for a short visit to meet the caregiver
and the other children before leaving her there for the day. Talk to your
child about what it will be like. Reassure her that you will come and
get her every day after work.
The Penn State University Cooperative Extension Better Kid Care Program
has information on children's issues for early childhood educators, childcare providers, and parents on the Better Kid Care Web site at:
www.betterkidcare.psu.edu.
PSA #5 - Establish a good-bye routine when
taking your child to childcare. Children feel secure when there is a
ritual. Never try to sneak out. It will be easier for your child if you
say just one good-bye, then leave.
The Penn State University Cooperative Extension Better Kid Care Program
has information on children's issues for early childhood educators, childcare providers, and parents on the Better Kid Care Web site at:
www.betterkidcare.psu.edu.
PSA #6 - Check out the Better Kid Care
Web site at
www.betterkidcare.psu.edu.
for information about children’s issues. This Penn State Cooperative
Extension program has a variety of educational materials for childcare
providers, as well as information for parents. There are links to other
sites with information about children, including the Pennsylvania Department
of Public Welfare Web site at:
www.dpw.state.pa.us/Child/
If you have access to the internet, look up the Better Kid Care Web page
at
http://betterkidcare.psu.edu.
You will find information about children's issues, childcare,
and links to other Web sites.
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
