A Parents Guide To Locating Responsible Child Care Personal Use Ebook

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Table Of Contents

Dedication …………………… v
Six Things This Book Will Help You Achieve ……………….. vi
Table Of Contents …………………… vii
Introduction …………………… xi
Chapter One — Types of Child Care …………………… 1
• Types of Child Care …………………… 1
• Babysitters …………………… 1
• Nannies …………………… 2
• Maternity Nannies …………………… 2
• Mother’s Helpers …………………… 2
• Au-Pairs ……………….. 3
• Day Care (Crèche, After School) ………………….. 3
• Pre-School (Nursery School) …………………… 4
• In-Home Care …………………… 5
• Out-Of-Home Care …………………… 6
• Child Care Facilities …………………… 7
• Child Care Center Helpful Tips …………………… 7
• Children With Special Needs …………………… 8
Chapter Two — What Parents Should Know ………………… 11
• What Makes a Good Babysitter? …………………… 11
• Your Responsibilities as a Parent …………………… 12
• Your Responsibilities as the Employer ……………….. 13
• Employing a Babysitter …………………… 14
• Conducting Interviews …………………… 15
• Important Questions to Ask During An Interview …………………. 17
• Post-Interview Check List …………………… 18
• Questions To Ask Applicant’s References ………………… 19
• Choosing a Babysitter …………………… 20
• Hiring a Nanny …………………… 21
• Childcare Agencies ………………… 21
• Word of Mouth …………………… 22
• Local Shops …………………… 22
• Student Placement …………………… 22
• First Contact With Prospective Nanny ………………… 22
• Preparing for the First Interview …………………… 23
• The First Interview …………………… 23
• Resume …………………… 23
• Meet All Candidates …………………… 23
• The Second Interview — Involve The Family …………………… 24
• What Did Everyone Think? …………………… 24
• Employing a Nanny …………………… 25
• Trial Period …………………… 25
• Hiring a Daycare Provider Checklist …………………… 25
• First Things First …………………… 25
• Basic Policy …………………… 26
• Health & Safety ……………………. 26
• Physical Environment …………………… 27
• Emotional Environment …………………… 27
• Educational Environment …………………… 27
• Parent Involvement … 27
• Choosing Other Child Care Programs or Facilities ……………….. 28
• The Fine Print …………………… 28
Chapter Three — Quick Reference Kit …………………… 31
• Babysitter Quick Reference Kit …………………… 32
• Safety Precautions …………………… 33
• Parent Instructions ………………….. 34
• Additional Safety Points …………………… 35
• Child Care Center Helpful Reminders …………………. 35
• Child Care Safety Checklist …………………… 36
• Safety Tips For Sleeping Babies ……………….. 40
• Why follow these tips? …………………… 40
• Toy Safety Tips ………………….. 40
• Read the Label …………………… 42
Chapter Four — Child Abuse …………………… 45
• Child Abuse …………………… 46
• Physical Abuse …………………… 47
• Emotional Abuse ………………….. 49
• Neglect …………………… 49
• General Neglect …………………… 50
• Severe Neglect …………………… 50
• Sexual Abuse …………………… 50
• What Do I Do if I Suspect My Child Has Been Sexually
Abused? ……………… 52
• Creating a Positive Atmosphere …………………… 53
• Leaving Your Child With Another Adult ………………….. 54
Chapter Five — Putting It All Together …………………… 57
• How To Screen Any Child Care Provider ………………….. 57
• The Step-By-Step Process …………………… 57
• Making Your Final Selection ………………… 58
• Conclusion ……………. 58
National Child Care Programs …………………… 59
Child Care and Development State Resources & Funds Directory ……………. 59
Toll-Free Child Abuse Reporting Directory …………………. 66
Additional Resources …………………. 68
Glossary Of Terms …………………… 71
Photo Credits …………………… 78
Acknowledgments …………………… 82
About the Author …………………… 83

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INTRODUCTION

If this book helps even one family protect their child from abuse and neglect at the hands of a caregiver, then this publication has been an overwhelming success.

Having looked everywhere for a similar guide for screening and selecting a responsible caregiver, and after not being able to find anything to help parents know how to provide their child with the best and safest care possible, I was prompted to write this book.

As you read through this book it is imperative that you understand why steps are taken, why questions are asked, and the importance of teaching your child about their safety and security.

Children need to be safe and secure and it is your responsibility as a parent and as a human being to teach them and educate them about exactly what abuse and neglect is. You must establish a relationship with your child and create a nurturing and stable environment for them to open up and talk with you.

It is also important for you to take the time to listen to them anytime they feel they want to talk, regardless of what you are doing. If you take the time and put your child before anything else you have going on in your life you will find that they will come to you whenever they have a problem, before it’s too late.

You will also discover how to recognize a problem with your caregiver and what you can do about it to resolve the problem.

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