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PSA #1 - Parents, your child is adjusting to child care and things are going well. You want to keep it this way. One way to do this is to form a partnership with your child’s caregiver. Child care is better when parents and providers work with children as a team. Everyone wins!
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 - Make time to talk with your child’s caregiver every day. Let her know you value her time spent with your child. Find out about your child’s day and favorite activities at child care. Try doing some of them at home.
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 - To be a good partner with your child’s caregiver, tell her about things that might be happening in your child’s life that could affect his day. These can include difficulty sleeping the night before, excitement about a new pet, or one parent being away on a business trip. Read all notes and newsletters sent home. Drop in for a visit when you can.
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 -A child care program may have a brand new, fancy building and lots of toys and play equipment, or it may not. What matters most to your child is the person providing the care. When looking for child care, make sure the caregiver is well trained, experienced, and someone you want your child to be with while you are working.
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 - Good child care providers will be warm, caring, and energetic. They get down to a child’s eye-level when talking with them. They join in games and activities. They understand child development and provide a safe, healthy atmosphere for 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 - The Penn State Cooperative Extension Better Kid Care Program has a Web site with information on children’s issues for parents, child care providers, and employers. Go to www.betterkidcare.psu.edu to find activity and snack ideas, newsletters for caregivers and parents, child care tips for parents, links to other Web sites, and much more. The Pennsylvania DPW Web site, www.dpw.state.pa.us/Child/, also has information on children’s issues.