Whether you work outside the home or you're home with your children all day — either as a working from home parent or a primary parent — there will come a time when thinking about child care is best for your child. Many children are in a child care facility or daycare setting: nearly 25% of children under age five are in some type of child care setting for various reasons.
While a majority of children are in child care settings because one or both parents work outside the home, it's not the only reason. Regardless of why child care is something you're considering, use this guide to help you determine if this type of arrangement is best for your family. Should your child go into child care? Use the following to help you decide.
You want your child to have more supervision
Is your child too young to stay at home on their own, or to be unsupervised with other children or adults in the home? If this is a concern you have, then consider part or full-time child care. You can decide which days your child will go into a child care setting for their own benefit and for your schedule.
You want to socialize your child
If your child is too young for preschool and you're home with your child most of the time, it can be beneficial to your little one to socialize them by putting them in a daycare facility. Some child care facilities have special programs for children of particular ages and separate children based on their ages, some offer preschool and other activities, and others still focus on interaction and peer play as their main goal. If your child is not around other children and you want them to be more socialized, child care can be beneficial.
You are going through a family transition
Are you transitioning to a new work-at-home job? Have you recently had a family member move in with you who requires care? Are you dealing with a family change, such as divorce or the death of a parent? Sometimes it's better to go through a family transition that takes a lot of your time — even if it's a good thing — by allowing your little one access to a facility that will take care of them and give them additional attention for a while. Some child care centers require monthly contracts or prepaid services, so ask about admissions requirements prior to taking your child to any daycare or child care facility.
For additional details, reach out to a local daycare.
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