Halloween Safety Tips for Kids & Parents
Understandably, most kids look forward to the month of October. Not only do children enjoy dressing in scary costumes, but they also love filling their basket with candy. You can almost feel… Read More
Childcare options in case of the teacher strike
Recently, the Chicago Teachers Union has been negotiating its contract with the Board of Education. The city’s schools are facing staffing issues, and teachers are trying to fight large class sizes. Talks… Read More
When to keep your child home from child care
Working parents already have extra challenges that they have to face before they can get to their jobs each day. But when their little one is sick, all of them seem to… Read More
How to know when your child is too sick for day care
When you look at your child, can you tell that he or she is sick? You probably have no difficulty with recognizing a condition like the common cold because it produces distinguishable… Read More
Tips for Daycare Staff and Parents for Toddlers Who Bite
Biting is one of the most common causes of injury in a daycare setting. When you get the call that your child has been biting children in daycare, you may feel worried… Read More
A Weekly Daycare Packing List for Toddlers
Making the decision to put your toddler in daycare marks the beginning of a lot of changes for your family. Your child may be at first resistant to these changes, and there’s… Read More
How Much is Daycare for an Infant in Oklahoma?
According to a study by the Economic Policy Institute, infant childcare in Oklahoma costs an average of $6,788 per year, or $566 per month. With the median family incoming hovering at $52.275,… Read More
What is the Importance of Childcare?
Childcare can pose a significant expense to families, so is it worth it? What are the benefits of keeping children in childcare? We will explore the topics of childhood development and high-quality… Read More
What are the Characteristics of High-Quality Childcare?
With so many different locations, services, prices and schedules, how do I find the highest-quality childcare for my family? Why Does the Child-to-Adult Ratio Matter? This ratio—referring to the number of children… Read More
The Importance of Quality Childcare: Why it Matters
Childcare can be an overwhelming topic for many parents, especially with the extraordinary number of options that claim to be of top quality. Websites like Childcare.gov provide checklists to use when reviewing… Read More
