Child Care Licensing
By Vanessa Rasmussen, © 2004, All rights reserved.
Website: http://www.startingadaycarecenter.com
A childcare license is required for all individuals and daycare centers that provide care to one or more children. To obtain a license, every facility needs to follow standard norms and undergo regular inspection. Licensing can be obtained from state licensing authorities. All applicants for childcare license require mandatory orientation. State agencies conduct background checks on all employees before granting the license to a facility.
As a parent, you should always inquire about the license of a daycare center or an individual. Ensure that the license is valid. In case a person or a center is operating without proper license, report them immediately to the local authorities.
All childcare facilities are inspected by licensing officials at least once a year to determine if they meet the minimum standards and licensing laws. Such facilities are also inspected at least once a year unannounced.
Licensing staff complete a compliance letter or compliance evaluation form when an inspection is conducted. The most recent letter or form is posted or available at the facility for parents' review.
During the process of monitoring, when a facility fails to correct compliances in a timely manner, action against the facility can result in evaluation, probation, suspension, administrative penalties, or revocation of the license or registration certificate.
All states recognize broadly two types of legal childcare facilities - one that is licensed and the other that is not licensed but yet legal. Although, it is always recommended that you put your child in a licensed facility, you may go with some of the unlicensed options to save childcare costs.
Licensed facilities are classified into:
* Childcare Centers
* Childcare Homes
* Preschools
* School Age Childcare
* Large Home Childcare
Unlicensed facilities are classified into:
* Child being cared for in a home by a relative
* Child being cared for in a home by a non-relative
* Child being cared for out of a home by a relative
* Child being cared for out of a home by a non-relative
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Thursday, 3 April 2008
child care resources
Child Care Resources
By Vanessa Rasmussen, © 2004, All rights reserved.
Website: http://www.startingadaycarecenter.com
All parents would want the best childcare facility for their children. Most of the times, parents are not well familiar with childcare options available to them and end up having substandard childcare facilities for their child. Given below are some resources that would help in making you aware of the trends and issues in childcare. These resources serve as quality information sources familiarize you with everything there is to know about childcare.
* Day Care Resource - Offers program and curriculum information for daycare providers, teachers, and childcare staff. Also provides tips for choosing a care facility.
* Ahrens Family Day Care - Former daycare owner provides sample daycare business forms, schedules, and calendars.
* America Taking Action - A national directory of licensed/registered family daycare providers, childcare centers, nursery schools and kids' camps.
* Anxious Parents - For working parents trying to find, and keep, the best childcare for their children. Offering articles, book excerpts and links.
* Ask the Childcare Expert - Questions about finding good childcare, taking your sitter on vacation or ways to make daycare dropoffs easier? Find the answers at InteractiveParent.com.
* Babysitters.com - Childcare referral company focused on helping parents find the type of babysitters that matches best with the needs of their children. Includes babysitting guide and information for parents.
* Better Baby Care Campaign - Resource for parents and childcare workers for finding and providing quality childcare.
* Child Care Finders - Resource for parenting and childcare information and support for families and child care professionals.
* Child Care Friends - Support and resources, activities, contracts and policies, child care food program, and children's environments.
* The Childcare Search - A searchable database for childcare in the United States and Canada.
* ChildCareYellowPages.com - Searchable directory of childcare resources.
* Children's Information Service - Provides information about childcare to parents, as well as resources for childcare providers.
* The Daycare Resource Connection - A resource for parents and providers including state by state daycare listings, free preschool and daycare printables and teacher resources.
* FreeDaycareInfo - Offers a directory of state licensing agencies.
* Kids New World - Day care Search - Comprehensive parents resource for daycare and preschool centers search and reviews.
* Provider Watch - A nationwide credit reporting service for childcare professionals.
* Questions and Answers about Choosing the Best Daycare - Former daycare operator offers advise and consulting on choosing or starting a daycare.
* Simply Childcare - Publication bringing together parents looking for childcare providers and providers advertising their services.
Copyright 2001, 2004. All rights reserved. Any reproduction of this article in whole or in part without written or verbal permission is strictly prohibited. For information about reprinting this article, contact the copyright owner: Vanessa Rasmussen, Ph.D, Starting a Day Care Center, How To Start and Run Your Own Daycare Business
By Vanessa Rasmussen, © 2004, All rights reserved.
Website: http://www.startingadaycarecenter.com
All parents would want the best childcare facility for their children. Most of the times, parents are not well familiar with childcare options available to them and end up having substandard childcare facilities for their child. Given below are some resources that would help in making you aware of the trends and issues in childcare. These resources serve as quality information sources familiarize you with everything there is to know about childcare.
* Day Care Resource - Offers program and curriculum information for daycare providers, teachers, and childcare staff. Also provides tips for choosing a care facility.
* Ahrens Family Day Care - Former daycare owner provides sample daycare business forms, schedules, and calendars.
* America Taking Action - A national directory of licensed/registered family daycare providers, childcare centers, nursery schools and kids' camps.
* Anxious Parents - For working parents trying to find, and keep, the best childcare for their children. Offering articles, book excerpts and links.
* Ask the Childcare Expert - Questions about finding good childcare, taking your sitter on vacation or ways to make daycare dropoffs easier? Find the answers at InteractiveParent.com.
* Babysitters.com - Childcare referral company focused on helping parents find the type of babysitters that matches best with the needs of their children. Includes babysitting guide and information for parents.
* Better Baby Care Campaign - Resource for parents and childcare workers for finding and providing quality childcare.
* Child Care Finders - Resource for parenting and childcare information and support for families and child care professionals.
* Child Care Friends - Support and resources, activities, contracts and policies, child care food program, and children's environments.
* The Childcare Search - A searchable database for childcare in the United States and Canada.
* ChildCareYellowPages.com - Searchable directory of childcare resources.
* Children's Information Service - Provides information about childcare to parents, as well as resources for childcare providers.
* The Daycare Resource Connection - A resource for parents and providers including state by state daycare listings, free preschool and daycare printables and teacher resources.
* FreeDaycareInfo - Offers a directory of state licensing agencies.
* Kids New World - Day care Search - Comprehensive parents resource for daycare and preschool centers search and reviews.
* Provider Watch - A nationwide credit reporting service for childcare professionals.
* Questions and Answers about Choosing the Best Daycare - Former daycare operator offers advise and consulting on choosing or starting a daycare.
* Simply Childcare - Publication bringing together parents looking for childcare providers and providers advertising their services.
Copyright 2001, 2004. All rights reserved. Any reproduction of this article in whole or in part without written or verbal permission is strictly prohibited. For information about reprinting this article, contact the copyright owner: Vanessa Rasmussen, Ph.D, Starting a Day Care Center, How To Start and Run Your Own Daycare Business
ADHD/Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
ADHD / Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
By Vanessa Rasmussen, © 2004, All rights reserved.
Website: http://www.startingadaycarecenter.com
It is estimated that from 3 to 10 percent of the population has a condition known as Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). This disorder is thought to affect between 3 and 5% of the school age population. In general ADHD is estimated to be 3 or 4 times more common in boys. For some the condition improves as they grow older and reach puberty but for others the condition, if untreated, continues to impair their adult life.
Symptoms of ADHD
In Infants
* extreme restlessness, crying, poor sleep patterns
* difficult to feed
* constant thirst
* frequent tantrums, head banging and rocking the cot
In older children
* poor concentration and short attention span
* hyper-activity
* spontaneous behavior
* takes undue risks and are not afraid of consequences
* lack of co-ordination
* inadequate short term memory
* stubbornness
* lacks self esteem
* sleep and appetite problems
* normal or high IQ but often under-perform at school
Not all infants and children with ADHD have all the features of the condition and there are different degrees of severity. There is no formal test to diagnose ADHD, so the collection of information, observations and evaluations from parents, teachers, physicians, mental-health professionals and the child is vital.
Part of a child's treatment may mean parenting and teaching styles. Performance evaluation should be adapted to assist the child in compensating for weaknesses. Selective use of medication therapy is another avenue of treatment. Expectations, limitations and potential side effects of the specific medication should be presented. Remember, medication will not cause miracles and completely cure this disorder.
Research shows that some children with ADD/ADHD will eventually improve their ability to pay attention and concentrate whether they receive treatment or not. Their ability for self-control also improves and often children will require less medication as they get older. This may mean that the brain gradually is able to produce more of the needed neurotransmitters on its own without the help of medicine. However, there is some difficulty with academic achievement as well since in higher grades children are required to possess better skills of organization and planning which they don’t have. It is not possible to predict how a child’s Attention Deficit Disorder will progress, it is important that children who have difficulties with attention, concentration and impulse control, receive early intervention.
Copyright 2001, 2004. All rights reserved. Any reproduction of this article in whole or in part without written or verbal permission is strictly prohibited. For information about reprinting this article, contact the copyright owner: Vanessa Rasmussen, Ph.D, Starting a Day Care Center, How To Start and Run Your Own Daycare Business
By Vanessa Rasmussen, © 2004, All rights reserved.
Website: http://www.startingadaycarecenter.com
It is estimated that from 3 to 10 percent of the population has a condition known as Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). This disorder is thought to affect between 3 and 5% of the school age population. In general ADHD is estimated to be 3 or 4 times more common in boys. For some the condition improves as they grow older and reach puberty but for others the condition, if untreated, continues to impair their adult life.
Symptoms of ADHD
In Infants
* extreme restlessness, crying, poor sleep patterns
* difficult to feed
* constant thirst
* frequent tantrums, head banging and rocking the cot
In older children
* poor concentration and short attention span
* hyper-activity
* spontaneous behavior
* takes undue risks and are not afraid of consequences
* lack of co-ordination
* inadequate short term memory
* stubbornness
* lacks self esteem
* sleep and appetite problems
* normal or high IQ but often under-perform at school
Not all infants and children with ADHD have all the features of the condition and there are different degrees of severity. There is no formal test to diagnose ADHD, so the collection of information, observations and evaluations from parents, teachers, physicians, mental-health professionals and the child is vital.
Part of a child's treatment may mean parenting and teaching styles. Performance evaluation should be adapted to assist the child in compensating for weaknesses. Selective use of medication therapy is another avenue of treatment. Expectations, limitations and potential side effects of the specific medication should be presented. Remember, medication will not cause miracles and completely cure this disorder.
Research shows that some children with ADD/ADHD will eventually improve their ability to pay attention and concentrate whether they receive treatment or not. Their ability for self-control also improves and often children will require less medication as they get older. This may mean that the brain gradually is able to produce more of the needed neurotransmitters on its own without the help of medicine. However, there is some difficulty with academic achievement as well since in higher grades children are required to possess better skills of organization and planning which they don’t have. It is not possible to predict how a child’s Attention Deficit Disorder will progress, it is important that children who have difficulties with attention, concentration and impulse control, receive early intervention.
Copyright 2001, 2004. All rights reserved. Any reproduction of this article in whole or in part without written or verbal permission is strictly prohibited. For information about reprinting this article, contact the copyright owner: Vanessa Rasmussen, Ph.D, Starting a Day Care Center, How To Start and Run Your Own Daycare Business
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