Day Care Centers

   Today there is much controversy about Day Care services and care providers for children that are not old enough to begin school.  Mothers who have to work feel guilty and nervous about leaving their little one in the care of strangers.  Today there are many horror stories about Day Cares, but if you have all the facts and make an educated decision, you'll see that a Child Care Center can be a great way to prepare your child for school.


   Day Care Search allows you to search through many day care centers and shows what parents should look for in a child care provider, the types of horrors that are out there, and warning signs so that they know when to be wary about where they are putting their children.
 
 

    To find out anything you've ever needed to know about parenting - including how to pick a good day care, see the Working Parents site where you will find the answer to all your questions about family, as well as places to shop and ideas for your kids,
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     Worried about leaving your kids while you're out making a living?  The Survival Tips for Parents will give you a series of helpful answers to many questions that working parents have.  Concerned that they aren't getting the attention they need from you? To ease all your worries and educate you about the developments in day care, Dr. Scarr has given helpful solutions to parents biggest concerns.
 
 

     If you're already involved in a Day Care service and you're hoping to find new ways to teach your children or help your children learn, then Mother Goose Time is a great site to see.  This gives you access to lots of different creative ways to help your children, as well as the opportunity to purchase games and learning materials for early child care.
 
 

     Many parents feel they lack the knowledge and information required to choose a great day care. This Child Care site is a great place to start.  Here you find access to any information you need in choosing a place where your child can learn and grow, and how you can avoid day care horror stories.
 
 

     To learn more about child development and test yourself on your knowledge, check out our Quia quiz and see what you know about kids growing up and learning. Questions come from Chapter 3 of R.E. Slavin's textbook Educational Psychology:  Theory and Practice.
 



 

Created for: Dr. Lewis,  Psy 306
Last updated date: October 11, 2000
Created By:  Aubrey Hickey and Mindy Newbill