{"version":"1.0","provider_name":"","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.topdaycarecenters.com\/blog","author_name":"topdaycare","author_url":"https:\/\/www.topdaycarecenters.com\/blog\/author\/topdaycare\/","title":"The Importance of Quality Childcare: Why it Matters | Top Daycare Centers","type":"rich","width":600,"height":338,"html":"<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"uFu6np9p2P\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.topdaycarecenters.com\/blog\/the-importance-of-quality-childcare-why-it-matters\/\">The Importance of Quality Childcare: Why it Matters<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" src=\"https:\/\/www.topdaycarecenters.com\/blog\/the-importance-of-quality-childcare-why-it-matters\/embed\/#?secret=uFu6np9p2P\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" title=\"&#8220;The Importance of Quality Childcare: Why it Matters&#8221; &#8212; \" data-secret=\"uFu6np9p2P\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\"><\/iframe><script type=\"text\/javascript\">\n\/*! This file is auto-generated *\/\n!function(c,d){\"use strict\";var e=!1,o=!1;if(d.querySelector)if(c.addEventListener)e=!0;if(c.wp=c.wp||{},c.wp.receiveEmbedMessage);else if(c.wp.receiveEmbedMessage=function(e){var t=e.data;if(!t);else if(!(t.secret||t.message||t.value));else if(\/[^a-zA-Z0-9]\/.test(t.secret));else{for(var r,s,a,i=d.querySelectorAll('iframe[data-secret=\"'+t.secret+'\"]'),n=d.querySelectorAll('blockquote[data-secret=\"'+t.secret+'\"]'),o=new RegExp(\"^https?:$\",\"i\"),l=0;l<n.length;l++)n[l].style.display=\"none\";for(l=0;l<i.length;l++)if(r=i[l],e.source!==r.contentWindow);else{if(r.removeAttribute(\"style\"),\"height\"===t.message){if(1e3<(s=parseInt(t.value,10)))s=1e3;else if(~~s<200)s=200;r.height=s}if(\"link\"===t.message)if(s=d.createElement(\"a\"),a=d.createElement(\"a\"),s.href=r.getAttribute(\"src\"),a.href=t.value,!o.test(a.protocol));else if(a.host===s.host)if(d.activeElement===r)c.top.location.href=t.value}}},e)c.addEventListener(\"message\",c.wp.receiveEmbedMessage,!1),d.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\",t,!1),c.addEventListener(\"load\",t,!1);function t(){if(o);else{o=!0;for(var e,t,r,s=-1!==navigator.appVersion.indexOf(\"MSIE 10\"),a=!!navigator.userAgent.match(\/Trident.*rv:11\\.\/),i=d.querySelectorAll(\"iframe.wp-embedded-content\"),n=0;n<i.length;n++){if(!(r=(t=i[n]).getAttribute(\"data-secret\")))r=Math.random().toString(36).substr(2,10),t.src+=\"#?secret=\"+r,t.setAttribute(\"data-secret\",r);if(s||a)(e=t.cloneNode(!0)).removeAttribute(\"security\"),t.parentNode.replaceChild(e,t);t.contentWindow.postMessage({message:\"ready\",secret:r},\"*\")}}}}(window,document);\n<\/script>\n","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/www.topdaycarecenters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Quality-Childcare-960x640.jpg","thumbnail_width":1408,"thumbnail_height":939,"description":"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 potential childcare so that you can determine the best place for your child. Here\u2019s how to find out which services are best for your child, and why you should be so choosy. Why Does Group Size Matter? Group size is important from the standpoints of safety and child development. The fewer children assigned to a caregiver, the higher quality of care and attention the caregiver will be able to provide. This ensures your child\u2019s safety, as well as proper social and emotional development. What Educational Background Should Caregivers Have? Many childcare centers require only a high school education to qualify for employment. Unfortunately, this may not prepare a candidate to care for your child. Top quality childcare centers will require certifications or a degree in early childhood education, so that the caregiver is well-versed in your child\u2019s needs. Why Does Licensing Matter? Proper licensing ensures careful regulation of the childcare center. Without licensing and regulation, there is no oversight to ensure complaints are investigated and standards are met. ..."}