If you work and have kids, it can be impossible to do all things on your own. Luckily, with a daycare center, you can drop your kids off every morning before you leave for work and then pick them up at the end of the day. When you are shopping around for a daycare to send your kiddos to, just know that not all of them are created equal, which means that you will have to do a little research in order to find the right fit for your little family.…
The Child Development Associate (CDA) National Credentialing program requires no fewer than 10 training hours in 8 CDA subject areas. In addition, candidates must complete at least 480 hours of professional work experience in an appropriate setting. Although specific knowledge in the area of special needs is not included in this list, many available courses would qualify for one or more of the above categories and also better prepare caretakers to serve a wider variety of children.…
Naptime is an important part of the day for many children, which means that it’s often a fixture at daycares. Different daycares have different approaches to naptime. At some, there will be a set naptime every day — for example, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. every afternoon. Other daycares don’t have a set naptime, which means that a child is free to go to a designated area and have a nap whenever he or she wishes.…