Question 1

is day care or family member care more beneficial to the development of a toddler?

Accepted Answer

Personal preference: There really isn't a 'right' answer to this question.  I have my personal opinion formed after almost 30 years of caring for kids.  In the first 3 years of life, I really think family care is better.  Helps baby form bonds and learn trust, decreases exposure to illness.  After age 3, I think the social needs of the child are very different and the social needs outweigh any other benefits.

Question 2

someone said that children are exposed to parasites in day care centers.  is that correct?

Accepted Answer

It may be: If there a children that have parasites and diapers are involved. Yes.

Question 3

what is elder day care?

Accepted Answer

Day care.: Often a place where one joins with other elderly people for supervised socialization with others often social workers and healthcare workers supervising for medical and health safety. Often it is not safe for these elderly patients to be home alone!

Question 4

tell me about elder day care please.?

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ELDER DAYCARE?: There are elder day care like nursing homes where you have to stay and taken cared of by a nurse. The other one is you stay home and a nurse comes to your house weekly, reports to your md about your medical condition or a care giver comes to your house, cooks and cleans for you.

Question 5

what are some alternative to day care?

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Stay  home: Is one. Nanny/opere/private sitter are all alternative options to daycare. Many parents have relatives that also can watch their children, ;grandparents, aunts, close friends. Some parents arrange to work different shifts so that one parent is always home with the kids. These are some options. Hopefully you will find the best one for you.

Question 6

little kids in day care, could i get sick from them?

Accepted Answer

Oh yes!: Small children are walking "typhoid mary's". So if they are sick, you likely will be too and soon. However if they aren't, then you likely won't be, or if your child goes, they wont' carry germs to you on clothing or hair. If they are ill, though, all bets are off.

Question 7

i need a list of all adult day care centers safety features?

Accepted Answer

Local DSS: Your local department of social services will have a complete list of regulations and features that an adult daycare should possess. You can also investigate if the ones you're looking at have been cited, and for what. The state dept of social services will also possess such a list of regulations, though they do not do the inspections themselves.

Question 8

i started working at a day care and get constantly sick!any tips!?

Accepted Answer

This too will pass: once your immune system gets boosted!  In the meantime, be vigilant about handwashing especially before eating or drinking, take a multivitamin with zinc daily, get plenty of rest and take care of yourself well when sick.

Question 9

i have been holding in my waste since i was in day care.i waite 2 or 3 days and then i go what can happen to me if i continue to do this?

Accepted Answer

Bad for your insides: This is not good for your intestines or your bladder.  Please make sure you're eating a high fiber diet and drinking plenty of water.  Also, it's helpful to go to the bathroom every few hours.  Make sure that you empty fully each time.  If  you still have problems with this, please see your Dr.

Question 10

would working at a day care center relieve stress?

Accepted Answer

Not for many: Many people find this type of work inherently stressful. However, it might be nirvana for some.

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