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PSA #1 - What does it take to make child care good? It takes well-trained caregivers. Good caregivers have good values, a positive self-image, and get along well with others. They acquire training on health, safety, and child development issues. They are certified by the state.
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 - Good child care providers enjoy caring for children and are dedicated to doing what is right for each child. This shows up in the activities they plan and how they treat the children. They take time to communicate with the parents daily and work with them to be sure the children are receiving the care they need.
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 - Good child care providers value their profession and take time to meet with other caregivers from time to time to share information about things they have learned about child development and child care. They are always looking for new ideas and do more than the minimum requirements for training.
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 - Summertime means your child will probably be spending more time outdoors at play and looking for things to do to keep busy. There are traditional child care programs and summer day camps for children. Whichever you choose, make sure it is safe and right for your child. Take time to visit, look around, and ask lots of questions to learn about a 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 #5 - Parents, if you are looking for summer child care for your child, be sure the program has enough adults to supervise and they have the required child abuse and criminal history clearances. See if the play areas are safe. Does the play equipment meet national safety standards? Is it in good shape and right for the ages of the children?
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 - Parents, child care providers, and employers can go to the Better Kid Care Web site on the Internet at www.betterkidcare.psu.edu for information about children. There are newsletters, child care tips, activity and snack ideas, training for caregivers that can be done via computer, and much more. Link to other Web sites including the Pennsylvania DPW Web site at www.dpw.state.us/Child/ for more information about children's issues.