10 Signs of a Good Daycare Provider
Leaving your child with someone else as you head off to work every day is not easy: As a parent, chances are, you long to be with your child 24/7. This is… Read More
Understanding Daycare Germ Prevalence and Prevention
After placing my daughter in daycare, I quickly realized that the convenience of the arrangement was partially offset by the number of illnesses she acquired. Unfortunately, despite constant cleaning and disinfecting, daycares… Read More
Save on Childcare Cost With These 6 Tips
The biggest expense for a working parent may not be rent; if you have one or more children in daycare, your childcare costs likely surpass your housing costs each month, according to… Read More
Louisiana Bill on Daycare without Licenses Aims to Add New Restrictions
Rep. Steve Pylant, R-Winnsboro, is joining hands with the Louisiana Department of Education, and together, they aim to add new restrictions on child care providers who operate without a license. Rep. Pylant… Read More
Illinois Daycare Costs More than Sending a Kid to College : 2015
Illinois parents know that college is expensive, and many plan to save for college while their children are young. For many of these same families, the high cost of child care in Illinois… Read More
What is the average salary of a day care teacher in Illinois?
Preschool and daycare – how the differences matter for teachers’ salaries: • Day care is defined as primarily providing supervision of young children and infants, either in a private home setting or… Read More
Mother’s Day Activities That Double as Thoughtful Mother’s Day Gifts
In a world full of technological advances and games that are played on screens, it can be difficult to find activities for children that yield a finished product for parents to proudly… Read More
First Day at Daycare? 4 Survival Rules for Kids and Parents
It’s a popular scene on sitcoms: that very first day without parents, dropped off in a strange building with other kids and a smiling stranger who is not mommy. Tears and tantrums… Read More
2 Good Things to Know When Deciding Whether Daycare Is Right for Your Child
Over the course of the last decade, several comprehensive studies have been conducted on the effects of daycare on childhood development. These studies measured such things as cognitive development, behavioral effects, attachment… Read More
Understanding the Child Care Tax Credit: What Kinds of Expenses Qualify?
The government has a vested interest in fostering strong family ties and providing a stable environment for children. That is why the tax code includes a number of benefits targeted at families… Read More
