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PSA #1 - Parents, you want it to be a good experience when your child goes to child care. When looking for care, be sure to observe to see how well the caregiver communicates with and relates to the children. This is important. Does the caregiver get down to the children’s level when talking with them? See if she listens patiently when a child is talking with her.
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 - In child care, it’s good when a caregiver talks with the children all day long. Babies and toddlers who cannot talk yet benefit from hearing language. The caregiver should describe what she is doing during routines and what is going on at child care. Older children also benefit from attentive caregivers who explain things for them.
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 - If you have a child in child care, there should be rules to follow. Rules let children know what is expected. Children should be reminded of the rules before each change in activities. Young children often forget, so reminders are important. When possible, it’s good for the caregiver to have the children help make the child care rules. Children tend to remember rules they helped make.
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, do you know what happens when parents and child care providers work together with the child? The quality of child care gets better! This is because parents and caregivers talk together regularly and plan what is best for the child. The caregiver learns important things about the child’s life outside child care that may affect behavior or moods. The parent learns what is happening at child care and ways to help their child’s learning at home.
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 - If you have a child in child care, make sure to build a good relationship with the caregiver. Be sure to read the child care policies and ask about any you do not understand. Talk about your beliefs on how children should be taught and how you feel problems should be handled. Talk with the caregiver daily. Greet her with a smile and ask how she is doing. Find out ways you can help.
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 - Did you know that there is a lot of information about children and child care issues on the Penn State Cooperative Extension Better Kid Care Web site? You can find information on children’s behavior, child development, snack ideas, activity ideas, school readiness, distance education training units, and much more.
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.