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PSA #1 – Good child care providers will have outdoor activities planned for the children each day. Outdoor time is healthy for kids and they can learn a lot about science and nature. Parents, find out if this is happening where your child goes to child care. If children are dressed properly, it is safe for them to be outdoors except in extreme weather.
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 – Children are naturally curious and benefit from chances to explore things. Think of the outdoors as one big science lab. Child care providers who provide these opportunities for children in their care are enhancing their learning in a powerful way. Good child care will promote this kind of learning.
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 – Parents, when your child has chances to explore things outdoors there are endless things to learn about. When a child picks up a small rock, there are insects to study. Looking at trees can reveal nests that are homes for birds. Watching squirrels scurry around for nuts teaches how animals get ready for winter. Making ramps for cars and trucks teaches some physics principles. You should look for child care that offers these activities.
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 – Parents, what can you do to make child care better for your child? You can make that happen by working closely with your child’s caregiver. Think of it as becoming a partner with your provider. It has been proven that child care improves when parents and caregivers work closely together.
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 – Child care improves when the caregivers and parents work together as partners. The parents make sure the caregiver knows they are interested in what is happening at child care. They communicate regularly about what is happening with the child at home and ask about their child’s day at child care. The parents provide needed supplies on time and read messages and newsletters from the caregiver.
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 – More and more people are depending on the Internet for information. The Penn State Cooperative Extension Better Kid Care Program has information about children’s issues and child care on their Web site at www.betterkidcare.psu.edu. It includes educational materials for parents, child care providers, and employers. Distance education training units can be found for caregivers who need to earn training hours. These can be done on the Web or via the mail. There are activity and snack ideas and much more. If you have questions, call the Better Kid Care office at 800-452-9108.