Public Service Announcements
October 2005
CHILD CARE TIPS FOR PARENTS
PSA #1 - Are you a parent looking for someone to care for your child while you work? Don't rush to sign up for the first available spot. Take some time to visit more than one program. Ask lots of questions. Find a place where you want your child to spend many hours each week.
The Pennsylvania 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 - You know your child best. When choosing child care, think about whether a smaller or larger program will be better. Some children do best in smaller groups. Others thrive in a larger center program.
The Pennsylvania 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 for your child, visit more than one program. See if there are enough adults to supervise. Does the caregiver spend time talking with the children throughout the day? Does she get down to their eye level to do things? Find out if the caregiver has training in child development.
The Pennsylvania 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 - If you find getting your family ready to leave for child care mornings a bit hectic, try organizing things the night before. Get clothes out. Place things you will need to take with you by the door. Allow extra time to get ready. If he gets off to a smooth start, your child will have a better day at child care.
The Pennsylvania 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 - A well-trained child care provider will greet you and your child and assist you with getting your child's day started. She will help you develop a "goodbye routine." Once you have gone through this routine, say just one goodbye, then leave. This will make it easier for your child to adjust.
The Pennslvania 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 - The Internet is a good place to go for information about children's issues.
The Pennsylvania State University Coopertiave Extension Better Kid Care Program has a Web site at:
www.betterkidcare.psu.edu Information is added regularly, including activity and snack ideas. Find out about child care training options.
Take advantage of links to other Web sites such as the PA Department of Public Welfare Web site at:
www.dpw.state.us/Child/
Nancy Wilson, Better Kid Care Program Specialist
Penn State Better Kid Care Program
253 Easterly Parkway
State College, PA 16801
email:
naw6@psu.edu
Phone: 814-863-5880
Fax: 814-865-7893
