Nichole's Family Day Care Grassy Knoll Terrace Germantown, MD 20876 301-515-2491 |
WHAT IS FAMILY CHILD CARE? |
It is home-style care for your child, but in my home. "OK, I get it! You're a babysitter!" Well... not quite. In fact, the British term "child-minder" is much more accurate. Here's why:
First, I've NEVER sat on a baby! Second, I keep quite (!) busy loving, nurturing, teaching & minding everyone's basic daily needs. We laugh & play together. We snuggle with our blankies and TV is very limited. We eat around a real dinner table in a normal family atmosphere. So you see, Family Day Care really IS home-style care, just the way you would give it. |
WHY CHOOSE FAMILY CHILD CARE? |
Lower Child/Provider Ratio
More individual attention One consistant caregiver Better parent/provider communication relationships No staff turnover Enhanced Social Development (due to different ages of children in care) More home like setting Child centered atmospere, not a teacher centered schedule Emphasis on the individual child and not conformity to the rest of the group |
WHAT ARE THE CHARACTERISITCS OF GOOD FAMILY CHILD CARE? |
Provider complies with all local/state licensing regulations.
Provider belongs to professional organizations Provider seems to enjoy being with children and respects each child as an individual. Environment is clean, safe and is stocked with materials/toys that developmentally appropriate. Provider is trained in CPR & First Aid Infants and toddlers are not kept in cribs, playpens or swings for extened periods of time and are free to explore their environment. Disipline is a positive learning experience, never shamefull, it is non-threatening. |
Contact Information For more information or to make an appointment please contact Nichole at 301-515-2491 or send an email to [email protected] |
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