Choosing Childcare For Dummies

Author : Ann Douglas
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1118068874
Total Pages : 366 pages
Book Rating : 4.78/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Choosing Childcare For Dummies written by Ann Douglas and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-05-04 with total page 366 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The demand for child-care spaces is huge. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, approximately 13 million children under the age of six spend some or all of their day being cared for by someone other than their parents. The child-care shortage is everyone's problem – for parents (whether you work outside the home or not), employers, and the children. The prospect of choosing the right childcare can be overwhelming. Put your mind at ease with Choosing Childcare For Dummies. This reference guide is brimming with practical advice to help you find high-quality childcare for the child in your life – whether he or she is a biological child, stepchild, grandchild, foster child, or the child of your significant other. From figuring out affordability to knowing what to do if you suspect neglect or abuse, Choosing Childcare For Dummies covers it all. Inside the book you'll find out how to Weigh the pros and cons of your various child-care options Determine high quality childcare Evaluate out-of-home childcare Hire a nanny or a relative for in-home care Get guidance on the legal issues of being an employer Conduct a reference check Determine if you need a "nanny cam" Recognize the ten signs that your child-care arrangement is in trouble Ease your child into a new child-care arrangement Find back-up childcare Because the United States has no countrywide child-care “system” in place, we’ve ended up with a patchwork quilt of regulations that don’t quite mesh the way they should. This is why so many child-care programs are exempt from the child-care legislation that’s intended to protect children. The bottom line? You can’t count on anyone else to guarantee your child’s health, safety, and well-being in a particular child-care setting. Like it or not, the buck stops with you. That’s why you owe it to yourself and your child to read books like this one that show you how to be a savvy day-care consumer.

Author : Stevanne Auerbach
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 80 pages
Book Rating : 4.42/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Choosing Child Care written by Stevanne Auerbach and published by . This book was released on 1976 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Stevanne Auerbach
Publisher : Dutton Books
ISBN 13 : 9780525932017
Total Pages : 142 pages
Book Rating : 4.11/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Choosing Child Care written by Stevanne Auerbach and published by Dutton Books. This book was released on 1981 with total page 142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents advice to parents on evaluating child-care facilities.

Author : The Staff of Entrepreneur Media
Publisher : Entrepreneur Press
ISBN 13 : 1599185679
Total Pages : 223 pages
Book Rating : 4.75/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Start Your Own Child-care Service written by The Staff of Entrepreneur Media and published by Entrepreneur Press. This book was released on 2015 with total page 223 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The experts at Entrepreneur Press guide readers through the steps of planning, starting, and running a successful child-care business. This guide has been revised with the latest trends, facts, and figures, along with an updated list of resources to help readers create a stable and enriching environment for child development, as well as a sound and profitable business. Readers learn how to: choose the type of child care program and services to offer; acquire the right licensing, permits, insurance protection, and state-specific child care licensing; analyze the market, asses the needs of the community, and match services to fit those needs; find the right location, or decide to operate from home; comply with safety regulations and child-care provisions of the Disabilities Act; consider zoning laws, space requirements, and legal determinations of offsite properties; calculate startup costs, get funded, manage finances, create a business plan, and account for the day-to-day operating costs; stay competitive in the market with low-cost marketing tactics; find, hire, and keep good employees in a high turnover industry; set policies, hours, and staff responsibilities; plan a program, communicate rules and policies to parents, and integrate nutrition"--

Author : Emily Oster
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 0525559256
Total Pages : 353 pages
Book Rating : 4.52/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Cribsheet written by Emily Oster and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2019-04-23 with total page 353 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the author of Expecting Better and The Family Firm, an economist's guide to the early years of parenting. “Both refreshing and useful. With so many parenting theories driving us all a bit batty, this is the type of book that we need to help calm things down.” —LA Times “The book is jampacked with information, but it’s also a delightful read because Oster is such a good writer.” —NPR With Expecting Better, award-winning economist Emily Oster spotted a need in the pregnancy market for advice that gave women the information they needed to make the best decision for their own pregnancies. By digging into the data, Oster found that much of the conventional pregnancy wisdom was wrong. In Cribsheet, she now tackles an even greater challenge: decision-making in the early years of parenting. As any new parent knows, there is an abundance of often-conflicting advice hurled at you from doctors, family, friends, and strangers on the internet. From the earliest days, parents get the message that they must make certain choices around feeding, sleep, and schedule or all will be lost. There's a rule—or three—for everything. But the benefits of these choices can be overstated, and the trade-offs can be profound. How do you make your own best decision? Armed with the data, Oster finds that the conventional wisdom doesn't always hold up. She debunks myths around breastfeeding (not a panacea), sleep training (not so bad!), potty training (wait until they're ready or possibly bribe with M&Ms), language acquisition (early talkers aren't necessarily geniuses), and many other topics. She also shows parents how to think through freighted questions like if and how to go back to work, how to think about toddler discipline, and how to have a relationship and parent at the same time. Economics is the science of decision-making, and Cribsheet is a thinking parent's guide to the chaos and frequent misinformation of the early years. Emily Oster is a trained expert—and mom of two—who can empower us to make better, less fraught decisions—and stay sane in the years before preschool.

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Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780646168401
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.01/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Choosing childcare written by and published by . This book was released on 1993 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Alice O. Carrillo
Publisher : Outskirts Press
ISBN 13 : 1478758139
Total Pages : 136 pages
Book Rating : 4.36/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Home Childcare VS Childcare Centers written by Alice O. Carrillo and published by Outskirts Press. This book was released on 2015-10-30 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In today’s fast-paced world, the luxury of being a stay-at-home parent is rare. You need reliable, nurturing care for your child…but how do you decide which options are best? With 25 years’ professional experience in preschool childcare, Alice Carrillo provides an invaluable guide to assessing childcare providers in Home Childcare vs. Childcare Centers. Observations are included to give parents information about both strategies, as well as tips on what to look for when visiting a provider, and what questions to ask. The book also includes interactive art activities, a sample monthly curriculum, outdoor and indoor activity suggestions, songs and nursery rhythms that are suitable for sharing with a childcare provider, or enjoying at home with your preschooler. Home Childcare vs. Childcare Centers is the perfect guide for any parent who is worried about leaving their child with a family member, a neighbor, or even a nanny. You’ll be given all the tools you need to choose the right care for your child.

Author : Ann Mooney
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781857423617
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.15/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Choosing Childcare written by Ann Mooney and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When choosing a nursery, playgroup or childminder, what should you be looking for? Assessing the alternatives is crucial but time-consuming and it's easy to overlook key issues in the process. The options and the issues can be puzzling. Choosing Childcare will help you make your choice by outlining options, and their merits and demerits, helping you make an informed decision about the right childcare for your child.

Author : Ruth Edensor
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780600614586
Total Pages : 148 pages
Book Rating : 4.81/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Choosing Childcare written by Ruth Edensor and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Leaving your child in the care of others can be extremely stressful. But knowing that your choice in childcare is right for you and your child makes a huge difference to how you cope with juggling work and home life. Essential reading for anyone wishing to make an informed choice about childcare, the book covers all the different options, both inside and outside the home. It includes the pros and cons of each type of care, key facts such as hours, cost, and qualifications, plus helpful advice on what to look out for and how to interview a carer.

Author : Stevanne Auerbach
Publisher : Stevanne Auerbach
ISBN 13 : 0978554019
Total Pages : 123 pages
Book Rating : 4.19/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Choosing Childcare written by Stevanne Auerbach and published by Stevanne Auerbach. This book was released on 2009-09 with total page 123 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: