Question 1

do most daycares provide diapers and food?

Accepted Answer

No: Well, yes and no. Most daycares will feed your baby the milk (breastmilk or formula) that you prefer for your baby to consume. As the child gets older, meals such as breakfast, lunch and snacks may be provided by the daycare. Diapers are often items that parents provide specifically for their own children as individual babies may respond differently to different diaper types and brands.

Question 2

under what circumstances should i change daycare?

Accepted Answer

When you've concerns: You need to feel fully comfortable that the people with whom you're entrusting your most precious "gift" and know that they are fully capable and qualified to watch over them. If you have any question about the care, the safety, the exposures, or any suspected risks, you should wonder. Smoky smells, poor hygiene/diaper care, irritability, poor responses to daycare providers should raise red flags.

Question 3

could children be allowed to go to daycare with dryscabs?

Accepted Answer

Usually: It depends on the daycare's rules, but usually closed lesions which are not open or bleeding are not particularly contagious to others. If there is a concern, or your child is likely to pick at them, put a band-aid on to keep them clean.

Question 4

how do daycare and homecare affect a child's development?

Accepted Answer

Daycare: Both daycare and homecare can be great experiences for a child.  Most important is that a child have a safe, comforting and stimulating environment where his or her needs are communicated and receive responses.  Look for more adults to the number of children served so that each child can receive more individual time and attention.  Look for age appropriate toys and books.

Question 5

what are some good tips for transitioning my baby to daycare?

Accepted Answer

Practice with others: If you are the main caregiver, it is wise to allow your baby to spend some time with other people (a grandparent or friend). This will help to ease the transition to his/her care with a less familiar individual. Also, if you are breast feeding, be sure to slowly introduce your baby to taking a bottle for ease of transitioning to bottle feeding well before your baby will leave the home.

Question 6

is it normal for my baby to get sick from other kids in daycare?

Accepted Answer

Yes: For the first 6 months of daycare, children do tend to catch many colds. It's inevitable and yes, a normal part of being in daycare. It is merely a function of being exposed to many other children who will unknowingly spread viruses before they become sick themselves. Be proactive by making sure your baby is eating and sleeping well and is up to date on all his immunizations.

Question 7

does daycare attendance influence the number of colds a child gets?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Daycare is a great way to build up your child's immune system by exposing him to lots of different viruses. All kids get sick, but kids who go to daycare do tend to get more colds.  But don't despair, good daycares are also a fun place to play, socialize with other kids, and enjoy toys you don't have at home.

Question 8

how do i know if a home-based daycare has been reported for any issues?

Accepted Answer

Home Daycare: You can contact your state licensing agency or your local better business bureau, provided your center is licensed. They can tell you if there are any complaints against the daycare.
Also, talk to parents who have children in the daycare to see if they have any concerns.

Question 9

is it more important to pick a daycare closer to home or closer to work?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Your office. If there is an emergency at the daycare center, it's best to have a short trip from your office.

Question 10

what are their daycare's that just watch your kids while you are at work?

Accepted Answer

Daycare : Nearly all daycare facilities do this.

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