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PSA #1 - Parents, it is good to evaluate your child care once in a while to make sure your child is receiving the quality care he deserves. Drop in to visit at different times of day, but do expect the caregiver to continue giving her full attention to the children. Just look around and watch to see how and what your child is doing.
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 - Good child care will have daily outdoor time scheduled for the children. Parents, find out if that is happening for your child. Children benefit from outdoor time. Even a walk around the yard is beneficial. If dressed appropriately, children can go out most days 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 #3 - To find out about their child’s growth and development, parents should be given a Child Service Report at child care every six months. It gives parents a chance to know how and what their child is doing. Parents need to sign a copy showing that they have read the report.
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, one way to find out what child care is like is to ask your child. Find out if she feels welcome and part of the group. Does the caregiver make her feel comfortable and explain how to do things? Is your child eager to go to child care each day? If your child is not happy at child care you might want to check further and maybe start looking for a new child care.
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 - Does your child enjoy the activities at child care? Find out if they involve doing things rather than just being entertained by television or video games. Does your child interact well with the other children? Try to visit the child care and observe your child and what is happening there.
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 - There is a variety of information for parents, child care professionals, and employers on the Better Kid Care Web site at www.betterkidcare.psu.edu. This Penn State Cooperative Extension program offers training for child care professionals, as well as is other information for parents. That includes Family Time Work Time, a monthly newsletter for working parents, and Parents Count, an information sheet for parents on topics of the satellite workshops each year. Parents can also find children’s information on the PA Department of Public Welfare Web site at www.dpw.state.pa.us.