Child Care

Children's healthy development depends on safe and positive experiences when they are very young. If you work or go to school, you want to know that your child is in good hands while you are away. You may choose in-home care, where the caregiver comes to your home. Or your child might go to the caregiver's home. Finally, there are child care centers. You need to choose the one that works for your family.

It is important to get to know your child's caregivers. They will be a big part of your child's life. The caregiver's training should involve

• Knowledge of how young children learn and grow
• Positive, consistent discipline
• Knowledge of the signs that a child is sick
• Cleanliness and safety practices to help keep kids from getting sick or hurt
• Basic first aid

External Resources

Return to Innocence - The story of a child psychologist who finds his life turned upside down when he is accused of sexually molesting a boy under his care. Synopsis, cast, music, interviews, photographs, home video details, and links.

Lyen, Kenneth - Composer and producer of musical theatre, author of books on creativity and child care.

Windsor Magic Place - Children's parties, family gatherings, special occasions, child care, day care and latchkey facilities.

Spitzer, Ben - School performances, ranging from child-care to elementary and library shows. Corporate entertainment, stress and motivation programs. Articles and video clips.

Happy the Artist - Artist, Happy Kahn, specializes in bright, colorful, fun-filled, whimsical mural themes for children. Gallery includes: hospitals, doctor offices, child care centers, schools, and restaurants.

Seventh Generation - Producer of environmentally-safe household products, including housewares, cleaning products, child and baby care, clothing, foods, pest control, pet care, and wildlife accessories. Online newsletter, Non-Toxic Times.

Windmill - Provides brand name toys and equipment to child-care workers, kindergarten teachers and the general public. Product list and store locations provided along with contact details.

Foamex - Provides child care furniture, mats and seating nursery and pre-school settings.

Child Day Care Business Guide - Offers a guide to starting a childcare business.

Child Care and Daycare At Home - Learn how to start and run a successful child care at home.

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