If you have young children, our city has a broad
spectrum of licensed and certified child care providers
and daycare centers. The Worthington Schools also offer
a number of after-school care programs in the elementary
schools. Click here for more information about
Worthington Schools’
after school care program.
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Choosing Quality Child
Care
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Count – A smaller group
size is better than a larger one. Observe
the number of children per adult in the
group and make sure it meets Ohio’s minimum
standards.
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Caregiving – Make sure
the caregiver shares your views about
discipline, health and safety and how
children learn.
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Content – High quality
programs have a variety of planned
activities to help children develop
physically, mentally and socially. Program
activities should be suitable for the
child’s stage of development and individual
interests.
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Contract – It is best to
have everything written down so that
parents and caregivers clearly understand
their responsibilities. Ask the caregiver
to show you the written agreement and
program philosophy.
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Communication – It’s
important to know the best way to
maintain ongoing contact with your
child’s caregiver.
For a free and complete
checklist for choosing quality child care, visit
www.actionforchildren.org.
(SOURCE: Action for Children.) |
