Wonder Kids - Child care resources for parents and caregivers

Reducing the spread of infectious diseases is an important challenge in child care settings. Exposure to new germs is increased by bringing groups of children together, and immature immune systems mean that exposures are more likely to result in infection. Some of the more common problems are colds and flu, chicken pox, measles, gastrointestinal diseases,…

More and more infants and toddlers are spending time each day in some type of child care setting. All children, especially infants and toddlers need a child care setting where they can thrive with caregivers who understand how to promote their healthy growth and development. That’s because young children need appropriate stimulation. They need to…

How Much Should I Charge For My Home Daycare Business? How much you charge for child care depends on several things, like the services you provide, the established “going rate” in your community and the income level of your potential customers. The challenging part is to balance your financial needs with what parents are able…

High quality care for babies and toddlers can enrich children’s early experience and complement the work of parents and family members.  The key to quality child care is a high-quality relationship with caregivers. It is through a close relationship with caring adults, including child care providers that children flourish and learn about the world and…

Running a Daycare Center, Preschool or Early Childhood Education center can be hectic, and admittedly is not for everyone. Besides the constant attention you have to give each and every child, you are still trying to run a business. Taxes, child’s records, billing, menu planning, the list goes on and on. To assist caregivers, different…

As a parent considering child care services, there are many things you will have to consider when screening for a suitable daycare for your children.  To help, we have compiled a list of the types of questions that you should ask any daycare center, childcare service or nanny. What is the infant (or child) to…