Offers your child a stimulating, nurturing environment which should help prepare them for school and to reach his or her full potential
Provides an environment that far exceeds minimum standards set by the state and provides a stimulating, loving atmosphere in which your child will mentally, socially, emotionally and physically thrive
Offers small group sizes and adult-to-child ratios that encourage the best opportunities for a child’s development
Offers caregivers who have experience and education in early childhood development
Provides opportunities for meaningful parent involvement that are present and ongoing
Provides learning materials and teaching styles that are age-appropriate and respectful of children’s cultural and ethnic heritage
Offers learning opportunities that promote your child’s success in school
Provides caregiver who participates in accrediting programs
What Parents Can Do For My Program:
Be involved in your child's education and learning
Let the caregiver know you are concerned and interested in your child and his/her progress
Set goals with the caregiver and share in decisions about your child's care
Share information about the child and home that may affect behavior
Discuss problems and concerns with the caregiver first
Show appreciation for caregiver
Continually upgrade your parenting skills and understanding of children
Volunteer to assist the caregiver in some way
Follow the child care program's policies and reread contract and policy manual regularly
Keep your child home when sick
Read to your child and spend time talking and playing together