Wonder Kids - Child care resources for parents and caregivers

Saying good-bye can be a stressful time since it is normal and healthy for young children to have a strong attachment to their parents. Young children’s attachments and their ability to separate from their parents varies by age. Children ages birth to 12 months are closely attached to their parents and are dependent upon them…

Parents, you are not alone in these challenges. Schools, day care centers and community organizations are working along with the family to help children access self-esteem. Recently an education specialist with the nation’s leading private provider of early childhood education and care for infants …

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…

Here are some printable free daycare forms to print. Free for use for your child care business or babysitting services. These form contain the agreements, times of care etc; so each party (the parent and the caregiver) knows what to expect from the daycare service and the parent. free daycare form

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…