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-The Elements of Quality Child Care
Children can experience high-quality child care in any type of child-care setting: at home, in a child-care centre or a family child-care home. High-quality child care begins by protecting a child's health and safety, but goes much further to provide an experience that actively supports the child's development. Research tells us that the following characteristics are fundamental to high-quality care:
- A high adult-child ratio. The fewer children under one adult's care, the better. A high adult-child ratio is associated with closer attachment between the child and the caregiver, and to children who are more considerate and less aggressive towards other children. A
high adult-child ratio—ideally, 1:3 for children under two years, 1:6 for children aged two to three and 1:8 for preschoolers—is also linked with children being more independent when they reach grade one, with better cognitive development, communication and social skills. Children who attend child-care centres with higher adult-child ratios also see themselves as more competent. - Small group sizes. Small group sizes are associated with children who are more cooperative, less hostile and better behaved than children in larger groups. The children in small groups also talk and play more with other children and score higher on tests of social ability and readiness to read.
- Responsive Care
Responsive care recognizes both a child’s physical and emotional needs (for food, sleep, attention, for example), and a child’s limits (how many new experiences the child can take in or cope with at a particular time).
Responsive care responds to a child’s own needs and signals—verbal and non-verbal—and helps to build the child’s tolerance for stimulation and new experiences gradually. It does not over-stimulate or force the child into dealing with more than he or she is ready for.
Taken from Lessons in Learning - Canadian Council on learning http://www.ccl-cca.ca
-Top 10 Things Child Care Providers Want YOU To Know. (Please read this before scheduling an interview)
Child care is a profession, not a babysitting service. And, as a business, there are certain things that the care professionals would like everyone to know. Here are 10 things the rest of us need to know about the challenging and rewarding career of being a child care provider. (Tips were provided from the Child Care Forum and seasoned providers.) Above all, remember that mutual R-E-S-P-E-C-T goes a long way!
1. Child Care Is A Business--Not A Babysitting Service
Child care is a business and providers are professionals; please don't refer them as babysitters. As such, it is reasonable to expect that care providers will have established rules, hours and pay rates that keep the door open and quality care provided to all. Parents should be appreciative that a provider takes time to create a handbook, contract, and other details that help to foster communications and understanding.2. Providers Have The Right To Charge Late Fees; Other Applicable Charges
Providers have the right to add fees if parents are late picking up children, may charge even if a child is not taken to care on a particular day (the slot is still being held for this child), and should charge families in advance and not make exceptions. Why? They often get taken advantage of by families if they don't. Providers are empathetic to the kids in their care and their families; however, sob stories will not pay their bills. After all, would you work for free?3. Hear The Calling? Calling For Bills To Be Paid Like Anyone Else
Child care providers have a "calling" for caring for kids. But, I also like the Child Care Forum's moderator (Symphony) definition of calling. She says: "I also had a calling. The gas company was calling. The phone company was calling. My mortgage company was calling. They all wanted to be paid and I needed to make enough to pay them." After all, parents are using care providers usually because they are working themselves to also collect an income.4. Care Providers Are NOT Housekeepers
Do not expect care providers to do your child's laundry and wash their cups or items. Professional care providers don't have the time to do loads of laundry or wash dishes--and, would you rather them do housekeeping work or care for your kids? That's not to say that providers won't sometimes wash soiled clothing, rinse mud off shoes, or wash a sippy cup. But, parents should realize that a provider is being gracious and is going above what is required.5. Boundaries and Rules Are Good For Kids & Their Parents
Parents and providers should be clear on rules surrounding transportation (some providers take kids to the park or library; others do not for liability reasons), food that is served, discipline approaches taken, and other care issues. Parents and providers should be comfortable with the provider's rules. If not, they have a choice to go elsewhere, and providers have the choice not to keep a child.6. Treat Providers' Home Like Your Own
Mi casa es su casa. The well-known Spanish phrase of "my house is your house" often does not extend to children in care, much to the chagrin of child care professionals. Parents won't let a child with muddy shoes walk on their carpet, yet the same parents will bring their child into the home with mud (or worse) on the bottoms of the shoes. Respect of property and a person's home is important aspect of a successful child care arrangement.7. Cost Is Well-Deserved: You Get What You Pay For!
The same parents who seem incensed at a weekly child care rate of $75 or $125 think nothing of spending excessive money on personal items, clothes, cars, etc.--yet say their child is their most important asset. Parents should certainly consider cost when making a child care choice. At the same time, they should consider the quality of care and what they are getting for their money, and not grumble about having to pay for the service they receive.8. Leave Providers Out of Domestic Spats and Custody Battles, PLEASE!
Don't put a provider in the middle of spouse disagreements, custody battles, or other domestic concerns that don't involve child care. Providers lament being told, "if my ex comes for my child, don't you dare let my kid leave." Providers act in accordance with signed agreements of who can and cannot bring/pick up a child, and this is not a day-to-day variance. If there is a court order, the provider needs to have a copy. But, don't put them in the middle please!9. Scrapes and Scratches Will Happen
Accidents will happen. It's Rule 101 of the Kid Book. So, why is it that parents will become outraged sometimes when their child gets scratched, bumps a knee, or even, regretfully, bitten? Providers do their very best to keep kid play safe and positive, and to have all children be best of friends. But, falls and scrapes do happen. Just like they do at YOUR house.10. What Do You Mean, "Do As I Say But Not As I Do?"
To the chagrin of many a provider, some parents dictate rules that are hard to abide by (such as absolutely no sweets), only to see a child handed a cookie as they leave. While parents certainly should have a say over food or certain rules, a provider must be able to equitably provide meals, snacks and discipline. Obviously, allergies or healthy eating are a given; it's the inconsistencies that cause pause.Do you agree with these provider tips to parents?
- Site Internet du Ministere de la Famille et des Aines: http://www.mfa.gouv.qc.ca/index.asp
- Publications: Catégorie : Services de garde http://www.mfa.gouv.qc.ca/publications/index.asp?categorie=servgard#liste
- Pas de poils, pas de plumes, pas de nageoires! (F-5050 (2005-01))
Cette brochure explique en détails pourquoi la présence d'animaux est interdite dans les centres de la petite enfance et les garderies. Ce sujet est abordé dans son ensemble afin de répondre aux questions relatives à la santé des enfants et des adultes se trouvant dans ce milieu en présence d'animaux domestiques.
Fichier : 
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Type : Brochure
- Pandémie influenza - Une question de prévention
Dans les centres de la petite enfance, les garderies et les services de garde en milieu familial, les nez qui coulent et les gorges qui piquent sont affaire courante! L’application régulière de mesures d’hygiène, comme le lavage des mains et l’hygiène respiratoire, représente un excellent moyen de lutter contre l’ennemi.
Fichier : 134 Ko
Type : Brochure
Une bonne technique de lavage des mains est essentielle pour prévenir ou limiter la propagation des agents infectieux contenus. L’affiche sur la technique de lavage des mains représente les diverses étapes à suivre. Elle intègre de nouvelles notions de précautions de base et de mesures d’hygiène à suivre pour limiter la contamination de l’environnement.
Fichier : 895 Ko
Type : Affiche
L’affiche Atchoum présente de simples règles d’hygiène respiratoire afin de minimiser le risque de transmission d’infections respiratoires.
Fichier : 340 Ko
Type : Affiche
Suivez la croissance de votre petit trésor tout en découvrant des jeux pour les amuser.
Fichier : 259 Ko
Type : Affiche
Runny noses and scratchy throats are a normal part of life in childcare centres, day care centres and home childcare services! The regular application of hygiene measures like hand washing and respiratory hygiene are excellent ways to fight the enemy.
File : 134 KB
Type : Brochure
- Protocol for Administering Acetaminophen (FO-0602 (2007-08))
Acetaminophen is the generic name of the medication that is commercially available under the following brand names: Atasol, Tempra, Tylenol and other house brand names.
Under the Educational Childcare Regulation, acetaminophen may be administered without medical authorization to a child receiving childcare, provided it is administered in accordance with this Protocol and that a parent has given written consent.
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Type : Leaflet
by Valerie Garner
- Potty Trainning Tips: Use coloring pages to open a dialogue.
- The Daycare Lady™"Your personal online coach!"
- When children at day care bite:
What are the risks?
- Controlling Biting In Daycare: Why Children in Preschool Bite and How to React
- Games, songs and stories: http://www.kindersite.org/Directory/DirectoryFrame.htm
- Les âges et les étapes du développement: http://www.investirdanslenfance.ca/DisplayContent.aspx?name=ages_and_stages&audience=parents
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