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TITLE A Parent's Guide tc Day Care.INSTITUTION Center for Systems and Program Development, Inc.,

Washington, D.C.SPCNS AGENCY Administration for Children, Youth, and Families

(DHEW) , Washington, D.C.IEPORT NO DHRS-ORDS-80-30254FOE DATE Mar 90CONTRACT HEW-105-77-1039NOTE 95p.

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MF01/PC04 Plus Postage.Check Lists; Child Caregivers: *Childhood Needs: *DayCare: Day Care Centers: Educational Facilities:Family Day Care: ederal Programs; Guidelines:*Information Sources: National Organizations: *ParentRole: Parent Teacher Cooperation: PreschoolEducation: Public Agencies: Publications: School,Activities: *Selection

Guidelines to help parents select day care centersare presented in this book. Four aspects (the caregiver, the setting,the quality cf the day 'care activitiesr and the cost of care) whichconstitute good quality day care and which parents need to ccnsiderbefore beginning their search are discussed in Part One. Suggestionsfor the selection of a particular type of day care such as family daycare, in-home care, and the day care center, are included in PartTwo. This section also includes a checklist designed to help parentsdetermine whether their selection is the best arrangement for theirchildren. Some common day care problems (such as the caregiver whodoes not talk with- parents about their children, or the child whocontinues to be unhappy about the day care after time has gone by)and some suggested ways to handle these problems are discussed inPart TLree. People, national organizations, government agencies, andpublications that can be cf use tc parents in the process ofselecting day care are listed ill Part Four. (Author/MP)

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PreparedDav Care DivisionAdministration tOr Children_ Nbuth and FamiliesI -.S. I)epartme it of

Health, Education. and WelfareWashington. D.C.Government Project Oti:cer: Marzena J. Brown

Prepared by:Center tin- Systems and

Pr( )gram 1)evelopmerit.1522 K Street, NWN.Xlishingt(in. D.C. 20005

Contract i EW- 105- 1039

()NHS Publication No. (OHDS) 80-30254

Issued March 1980

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A MESSAGETO PARENTS

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The Day Care Division i?; pleased to proideyou with this copy of A :*arent's Guide to DayCare. We set high goals for this guide. It waswritten to:O Give you the information you need as you

make the difficult decision to place yourchild in careHelp you select a suitable day carearrangement for your child

O Help you feel confident about the care youselect

O Enable you to improve your day carearrangement

O Help improve the qualit y of Jay carenationwide by pruwiding parents withinformation ,t hat day care should offer.children.

The decisions you make concerning yourchild and day care are some of the mostimportant you will make. You know they musthe made with care and considerition. Thisguide was written to help you with thosedecisions. It does not say there is one rightway to choose day care. Rather, it containsguidelines and suggestions for you to consideras you think aK., -:our own family's situation.

As this guiu r,; developed, we soughtthe advice of da-; ca e professionals. But moreimportant, we sought the advice of parents:parents from every ethnic background, fromevery section of th..7! country, and from everysocial and economic group. It is the concernsthey- voiced that we have tried to address.

At the-hack of this guide you will find astamped, self-addressed evaluation form.Please take a few minutes to fill it out. \ aredepending on you, the reader, to help us makethe next version of this guide even moreresponsive to the needs of familiesevervhere.

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Preston Brucejr.Director, Day Care DivisionAdministration for Children. Youth

and FamiliesDepartment of llealth. Education, and WelfareWashington, D.C.

USINGTHIS GLIDE-

The perso:i 'who cares for your child can heknown hv mans name!". l)av care provider,teacher. caregiver, sitter. grandparent. and auntare the names used most often. In this guide.we 'generally use the word -caregiver"'Although some caregivers are men and thatnumber seems to he mireasing-- most arewomen. The to make reading easier. we

.refer to the caregiver as she \t he talkabout your child,- we mean all Of..,Vourchildren who need care And when we sa%`parent,. we mean i.nr the adult who has.accepted major responsibility for bringing up .t---child.

This guide is designed to provide acomplete picture of day care. It nlaV containinformation that does not apply to YourLundy's situation right now. To tell whether younerd .to read a section. scan the headlint-s itlthe lelthand columns or the holdface headlinesin the text. That way. if you are not seekingin -horse care or do not have a school-agechild, fOr eXaMple,"VOLI can Move on tornt()rmatron V( )11 Ch.) need. )'(.)11 can als..) use thetahle of contents to help Vc m select what youneed or want to read. Of course, !t vou can, weurge. you to read the entire guide.

Part 1 tells you all about day care. Itdiscusses what makes up good or qualitydav care. It talks about how vou may feel allowputting Your child in day care. And it IiStS somethings You'll have to think about thecaregiver. the day care setting. and the costs ofcarebefore taut begin your search.

Part 2 takes you through the stepsnecessary to find and keep a good day carearrangement, depending on the type of careyou select. The checklist at the end of Part 2will help you find out whether thearrangement yOU are lookiny, intoor alreadyhave can provide your child with a safe.secure. and happy experience.

Part 3 suggests solutions to somecommon problems that can come up inany day care arrangement. it ,ht nvs you

some ways to improve the arrangement younow have.

Part 4 lists some people and places thatcan help you in your search for good daycare.

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PART 1

PART 2

TABLE OF CONTENTS

ALL ABOUT DAY CAREWhat Is Good day Care)How Do you Feel About Day Care? .

What Kinds of Day Care Are There?What Do You Need to Think About? .

The CaregiverThe SettingThe Cost of Care

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CHOOSING DAY CARE 9Getting Started 10

Finding Day Care 10Screening by Phone 11

Checking References 12Deciding What Thu Need 13

In-Home Care 13Selecting an In-Home Caregiver 14Your Agreement With Your In-Porne

Caregiver (Box) 16Family Day Care 16

Selecting a Family Day Care Home .Now- Agreement With Your Family Day

Care Provider (Bux) 18Regulating Day Care (Box) ) 19

Center: Based Care 20Selecting a Day Care Center 21Day Care Center Information Sheet

(Form) 25Making Day Care Work 27

Develoi. a Good Relationship 27Getting Involved (Box) 28

- Getting Used to the New ROutine 29Changing Your Day Care Arrangement 30

A Day Care Checklist for Parents 31

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WHAT TO DO IF . .... i9Getting Along With the CaregiverYour Child's Feelings and Behavior -4 I

Your Child's Health -+4Your Child's Safety . -40Your Child's Clothing -*-Your Child's Schedule . . " .4SThe Day Care Setting -49Food and Nutrition for Your ChildYour Day Care Budget ... s3

DAY CARE RESOURCES s'sYour Child's Growth and

Development c()Child Care Agencies and

Organizations s 7Day Care Information for Children

With Handicapping Conditions 65Single Parents/Parent Groups ()-Child Abuse and Neglect and Crisis

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C Fourk car-old Joey has no brothers orsisters ,r nearby neighbors to play with.He's full of energy and raring to go.' Hismother is going hack to school soon. Hisparents think now would be a good time tofind him some playmates.

0 Chan has always been a good student. ButLitely, his grades have fallen off and his fifthgrade teacher_wonders His mother hasbeen ill and must rest most of the time. Hisdad goes to work at 4. So Chan comeshome right after school. fixes :Supper for hislittle sisters, and helps them get ready forbed. By the time he gets to his homework,it's late and he's tired.

These children are part of four verydifferent families who have one thing inCommon: They all could be helped by goodclay care.

Perhaps a relative or neighbor could takecare of Willie, in her home or his, until hismother comes home. Then he'd have someoneto talk to and be with. Or he could go to a daycare center for supervised play after school.

For Elena, good day care Would be hayinga sitter 3.4iho takes the time to play with her andto help her learn as she walks.

Joey might find the friends he needs at aday care center or at a sitter's home.

And Chan might do better in school if asitter came to his house for a few hours eachevening to give him some time for himself.

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WHAT KLNDSOF DAY CAREARE THERE?

ClOod clay care --- or quality care as it issoinetimes called madeup thes things:0 A caregiver who 'provides warm and Iii ii

care and guidance for your child and whoworks with you apd you! family to makesure s our child grows and learns in the hest%Vat ptio±iNt..

0 A setting ( the home or center) that keepsyour child safe. secure. and health

4Activities that help your child growmentally, phsicallr: stwially, andemotionally

In short. good care is care that meetsyour needs as he or.she de% clops Goodday care can he pet aided by relatives, friends,neighhors. 4.wr people You don't already know

Even it you are sure you have made a good daycare choice. you may still have mixed feelingsaNnit placing your child in day care Mu mayworry Jhour the care your child is getting Itmay .Naher yob that someone else isinfluencing your child's feelings and opinions.You may feel anxious-tbf guilty because you areleaving your child in someone else's care.

It may help you to know that studies havefound that a child's family and parentsare always the most important influences on himor her. even when the child is in care all day.Caregivers do not take over your role asparent. They are concerned adults who willplay a part in your child s

Many people think day care means ,Inly a childcare center or a nursery school. But there areseveral kinds of day care, each offering specialthings. These are the three main types:o In-home care .,,,

O Family day careo Cent f-r-haled care.

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WHAT DOYOU NEED TOTHINK ABOUT?

The Caregiver

Each type of care is discussed in detail inPart 2. You can probably find one or more ofthese types in your area. You may prefer onetype, but keep in mind that any of the threecan be right for your child if it provides thewarmth, supervision, and individual attentionyour child needs.

You may also want to use more than onekind of care. For example, you might wantcenter based care for your preschooler and anin-home ,:aregiver for your infant Or youmight want to combine two rapes for onechild: Perhaps a preschool program a daycare center in the morning and a family daycare home in the afternoon. These "mixedcare- arrangements give you even more daycare choices:

As you begin to look for a day carearrangement, you'll have several importantthings to consider:fl What type of caregiver would be best for

my child?0 What should the setting prjvide to keep my

child safe. secure, and healthy, and helphim or her grow and learn?

O How much will the arrangement cost? Can I

get financial help?

The caregiver is the most important to thinkabout. Many parents say they are willing to putup with an older building or well-used toysand equipment if the caregiver is-warm andloving toward their children. Of course, theway rou feel about a caregiver will tell you alot about whether she is right for your child. Atthe end of Part 2 you'll find a checklist ofthings to loom for in a caregiver.

Remember, because children's needschange as they grow, the caregiver you selectshould be able to meez your child's needs atdifferent stages of growth.

If you are considering day care foryour infant, vou may `Mel so close to yourchild that you are reluctant to leave him or herin the care of someone else. Babies are totallydenendent or; those who care for them. Soyou'll want to he especially careful to find anarrangement where your hahv is cared for in asafe place by loving people.

If you have a toddler who needs daycare, You'll want to find a ,:aregiver whoencourages your child to explore and learnwhile keeping him or her safe from harm.'tour toddler is always on the move, and wantsto climb on anything and get into an emptyspace. Adults who care for toddlers find it ajoyful but sometimes tryingexperience!

If your preschooler needs care, look forsomeone who welcomes your child's curiosity,many questions, and enthusiasm and \p lc)has the energy to keep up! Parents often askwhy preschool children spend most of theiriime in care -playing.- A good caregiverunderstands that through play. childrendevelop new skills and ideas and use theircreativity and imagination.

If yotthave a schoolifige child, you mayfeel that day care is not such a pressing needanymore. But many young school-age children.

will need exactly the same kind of care theyhad before they began school. In fact, mostStates have laws that require children below acertain age to he cared for by an adult at alltimes. Even older school-age children may nothe ready for the iesponsibilitY of being ontheir own for several hours each day. Thosehours are often lonely and ones. Somechildren may spend to...) much time watchingtelevision or getting into things their parentswouldn't allow if they were .were. Inemergencies they may not rememher what todo. Children who are alone before school maynot eat a good breakfast, put on the rightclothes for the weather, or get to school ontime.

The Setting

The Costof Ca-re

The day care setting is also important. Whatare the facilities (the home or the centerbuilding) like? Is the equipment (the games,toys, furniture) suitable for your child? Whathealth and safety measures have been taken?What is there for your child to do? 't

If care is being provided in your home, itsyour job to provide the right things. 'Workclosely with the caregiver to make sure yourhome has everything your child needs. Yourown home, just like a family day care home ora center, should be a safe and healthful placefor your child.

The checklist in Part 2 lists many of thehealth and safety measures that should betaken wherever-children are cared for. It alsofists some activities that should be available for

children as they grow

Most likely; one of your biggest concerns is thecost of day care. If you 1.,:e planning for more

.-14e than one child, cost becomes even more4 important. While it is true that many good care

ni.At arrangements are expensive, it is just as truethere are good ones that don't cost so much.You may be able to arrange with a relative orfriend to provide warm, dependable care forfree or in exchange for your help withsomething else.

Day ,:are costs vary widely, depending onthe type of care you use, the days and hoursyou need care, the part of the country you livein, and the individual arrangement betweenyou and the caregiver.

To find out what sitters and family daycare providers charge in your area, check thenewspaper classified section under BabysittingServices, Domestic Services, or SituationsWanted. To find out what centers charge, calltwo or three listed in the telephone YellowPages under Day Nurseries and Child Care.

When you are planning your child carebudget, be sure to include any transportationcosts: Will you be asked to pay the caregiver'scar, bus, or taxi fare to and from your home?

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What will it cost you and your child to get toand from the sitter? Does the center chargeextra for providing transportation?

Financia' help. Some families may heeligible for local government assistance- withtheir child care expenses. Call your city orcounty government office that deals with socialservices or child care to see if you- qualify.

Local service clubs and religious groupssometimes offer day care money andscholarships. Some places to ask include thecommunity coordinated child care agency.clergymen's associations, the YWCA. theSalvation Army. Lion's Clubs. Catholic Charit.or United Jewish- Appeal. Many local UnitedWay chapters help pay for child care progr,tnis.

if you are looking into center care, ask Thecenter director if your child is eligible forscholarship or if you can volunteer Yourservices in return for part of the fee Ask ifsliding fee scales are used. These scales meanthat the rate;is based on your income: thelower your income, the lower the rate.

There are a number of Federal programsthat help with child care costs. To find out ifyou meet the income and other eligibilityrequirements. contact your local. county. orState welfare, soci2I services, or humanresources department. Head Start, Title X.N,Title I, the Work Incentive Program (WIN), andthe Comprehensive Employment- and TrainingAct ( CET.) are among the Federal programsthat can help pay for day care. (Part 4 of thisguide lists places you can write for moreinformation about those programs.)

Income tax credit. If you use child carein order to work, you may qualify for a Federalincome tax credit of up to 20 percent of yourchild care expenses. Check with your localInternal Revenue Service office for currentinformation. (Be sure to save proof of all yourchild care expenses!)

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GETTINGSTARTEDFinding

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No matter which type of day care you plan touse. your first job is to get the names andtelephone numbers of some caregivers orcenters. If you follow some of thesesuggestions, you should soon have a list ofpossible day care arrangements:O Ask relatives, friends, neighbors, or

co-workers.O Look on community bulletin boards in

grocer). stores, Laundromats, and other localstores for day care notices.

O Ask your child's doctor, the public healthnurse, the well-baby clinic, or the publichealth clinic.

O Ask your local government social services.day care licensing, health, or welfare officefor a list of licensed day care centers orfamily day care homes.

O Read the classified sections of cOmmunityand daily newspapers under such headingSas Situations Wanted, Domestic Services,Baby_ sitting Services, or Child Care.

O Run an ad in the local paper or oncommunity bulletin boards in local stores.Provide as much information as you can.List such things as the number and ages ofyour children, the hours and days you needcare, the area where you live, and the typeof care you want. Tnis information will helppossible caregiverF decide whether to callyou.

O Check the telephone Yellow Pages underDay Nurseries and Child Care.

O Ask at your church, synagogue, or otherplace of wJrship.-

O Get in touch with a foreign languagenewspaper, church, school, or communityagency if you ire seeking a day carearrangement where a certain language isspoken or where certain customs orreligions are practiced.

O Check with retired people in yourneighborhood or with local retirementhomes or senior citizen clubs.

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ScreeningBy Phone

O Check with local chapters of women'sorganizations, local community coordinatedchild care organizations, parents' groups,and child care associations.

O Call an employment service if you plan tohire an in-home caregiver.

O Ask your local welfare department for thetelephone number of a homemaker service.This service can sometimes providetemporary child care help in emergencies.

O Ask at public schools, groups such asthe YWCA or YWHA, and communitycenters about responsibFe teenagers whocan provide after-school care. -

O Talk to parents whose children go to thecenters or family day care homes in whichyou are interested.

O Check with local colleges or universities,which sometimes have day care programs.

O Call the local day care or social servicesinformation and referral service.

The telephone is a fast way to get an idea ofwhat the people or centers on your list arelike. It may be easier to spend 5 or 10 minutestalking to each person on the telephone thanto meet all of them face to face.

If you are looking for a sitter to cometo your home, you-might want to ask thesequestions:O Have you worked with children before?

What were their ages?O Why do you like working with children?0 What kinds of things do you like to do with

children?O What other kinds of work experience have- you had?O Why did you leave your last job?O Are yOu considering other types of work?O Do you have the names of people for whom

vou have worked before (references)?Listen to the questions each person asks. Theycan help you know how much interest andexperience that person has. Beware of people

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who want to talk only about the hours, the pay.and the amount of work required.

If you are looking for someone whowill take care of your child In her home,these questions can help you decide whetherto visit:O What experience does the caregiver have?O How many other.children are being cared

for in the home? What are their. ages?O .4s the home close to your home, work, or

school?O What is the cost of care for the hours you

need?O Does the caregiver have a list of references

you can call?When you talk to day care center

directors, he sure to ask these questions:O What ages does the center accept?O What hours of care are offered?O What is the daily program of activities like?O Will there he a vacancy when you need to

enroll your child?O What is the fee? If you need financial help,

are there scholarships or sliding fee scales?O Does the center have a list of references

you can call?

Checking If a caregiver or center seems proMising, beReferences sure to get some references before you hang

up. Mu can either call the references rightaway which can help you narrow your listor wait until you have met the caregiver orvisited the center

When you do call. listen to the reference'stone of voice, as well as to what is said. Doeshe or she:O Sound slightly troubled or cautious?O Pause a long time before answering your

questions?

DecidingWhat You Need

IN -HOME CARE

Most people don't like to give a bad reference.The following questions may help you get afrank response:O Would you choose this person or center

again?O What did you like most and least about

this person or center?

The checklist at the end of Part 2 can help youdecide which things in a day care arrangementare most important for your child and your.fam4

If you are looking for care outside yourhome, decide whether to bring your child withyou on the first visit or wait until later. If youwill be visiting several homes or centers, itmay be hest to plan a second visit with yourchild after you've narrowed your list to one ortwo.

Your next job will be getting to knowabout the person who may be caring for yourchild. If you plan to use only one tyre of care,you can turn right to the section that discussesthat type. If you are not sure, or plan to usemore than one type, you may want 7o readeach section.

Have you ever had a babysitter watcl- yourchild while yOu went cut for the evening? If so,you've already used in-home care.

With in-home care,someone corm s orlives in. your home. Very often, an in-homecaregiver is a relative perhaps agrandmother or an aunt or a friend. Or thecaregiver can. be an employee who receivesregular wages.

If your family's situation is similar to anyOf the situations discussed below, you maywant to consider using an in-home caregiver.

If you have three or more childrenwho need care, you may find that in-homecare is less expensive than some other kinds.In addition, in-home care will save you fromthe worry of trying to get several children, all

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with different schedules, to and from a daycare arrangement outside your home.

If your child needs special care,because of a physical; mental, or emotionalproblem. your own home is a familiar, secureplace that may already have any specialequipment your child requires.

If you need care at night, an in-homecaregiver can be there when needed withoutupsetting your child's regular schedule.

If you need only after-school care,many older people welcome the chance to bea "grandparent- for a few hours a day, andteenagers often are eager to get regularbabysitting jobs.

If you have an infant or toddler, youmay prefer not to ;lave to take him or her outin bad weather.

If you need help with householdchores, your in-home caregiver may be ableto handle them. (Just make sure sheunderstands that the care and safety of yourchild comes first!)

You should also know, however, thatin-home care can he very expensive, especiallyif you have only one or two children and arepaying someone.a salary for full-time work.Keep in mind also that if you have only onechild, he or she may not have the chance to bewith other children, to learn how to share andget along.

Selecting An interview with each possible in-homeAn In-Home caregi.:er gives you a chance to exchange

Caregiver information. It lets you see how that caregiverand your child react to each other. It also letsyou see if you feel comfortable with thatperson.

If a relative or a friend will be caring foryour child, you may feel no interview isneeded. But it's still a good idea to share ideasabout child care even if you do it over a cupof coffee at the kitchen table. You mayalso feelyou do not have as much control over the careof your child as you want. What's important is

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for both you and 'tour relative or friend to beflexible. You may find thatyou can accept a-different way of doing things if your child isstill well cared for.

If you are interviewing someone you don'tknow. begin by finding out about the caregiver.rather than by describing the kind of person .

you are looking for. Some good questions toask are:

O What kinds of TV programs do you thinkchildren should watch?

O What activities do you do with children?O What do you do when a child disobeys?O What do you do when you become angry

with a child?O N..hat are --)me things you do with children

to help them learn?O How do you feel about combining

housework with child care?

If you are interviewing teenagers forafter-school care, pay attention to theirattitudes. Ask them if they ever babysit or carefor brothers and sisters. Find out whatactivities they participate in. You want to findsomeone who is responsible and level-headed.

Trust your instincts: If you are notcomfortable with a person, do not feel youhave to continue-the interview Once you dobegin to feel comfortable, you can talk aboutsome things you want the caregiver to do.

If you are interested in a caregiver, hiveher spend some time with your child. Be sureto notice your child's reactions. How does thycaregiver respond to your child?

Once you've decided on a caregiver, goover with her exaalwhat the job requires.Some people prefer to write down thearrangements they have agreed to. Writing itdown can save misunderstandings later on.Both of you can refer to the listarrangements if there is a question.'19i course, .

the agreement can be changed as your needschange. The box, Your Agreement with YourIn-Home Caregiver,' lists some things you maywant to include.

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YOURAGRI:YEMENI' WITH YOUR IN-HOME CAREGIVER

I. Days and hours caregiver isto work

2. Terms of payment, including:0 Amount-to be paid0 When payment is due0 Whether trayment is by

check or cash0 Payment for overtime,

care at odd hours,weekends

0 Payment for additionalduties

0 Payment for holidays, sickleave, vacation, and -emergencies

---) Social security to be paced

0 Health insurance you Mayprovide

3. Instructions for-specialfoods and medications

4. Instructions for any special'needs of your child

5. Emergency plans in theevent ofAccident, illness, fire,bad weather, or otheremergencies

6. Telephone numbers and fullnames ofyourself, spouse,doctor, hospital emergencyoom, neighbor or other persons

called in emergencies7. weeding and sleeping

schedules of all children in care8. Agreement about visitors,

phone calls, television and radiowhile the caregiver is working.9. Other tasks caregiver is to

perform, such as housework,shopping, preparing meals, andso forth10. Anoint of notice (and pay)necessary to end thearrangement.

Family day care is provided in the home of the

caregivet. who is often a mother with children

of her own. You may tint a relative. friend. or

neighbor who will care for Your child this way-.

Or \ou tied a family day clre home run by

Mietnie you do not already knowUsually. just a few children are cared for at

any one time. In nue places. when a family

day care home cares for o to 12 children, thelocal government calls it a -group home--

and requires flit. 're than one adult tti he

on hand to care for the children. All States

have SA )me type of regulation for family day

care The regulations usually require thehomes to meet health and safety standards.

Family day tare could he an especially

good arrangement It )r- the situations outlinedbelow. It your family is in a similar situation.Y:,u may want to consider this type of care.

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Selecting AFamily Day Care

Home

.7If you are.a single parent bringing upyour child alone, you-may want him or her todevelop a close relationship with another adult-besides yourself.

If yoia live in a rural area, family day .

care is likely to be the easi st to find.If you have only on or two children

needing care, .family day care, may cost lessthan other types.

If you want your child to grow close toa relative, such as a grandparent or an aunt,you may be able to arrange for that relative tocare for your child in her home.

If you have a school-age child, he orshe may be able to go to a neighborhoodhome and walk or take the same school bus toand ltorn school.-

At the same time. you should keep inmind these facts about family day care: Somehomes go out of business without warning anda provider may decide overnight to stop caringfor children. gecause many homes are rarelyor never..inspected by government agencies, itwill he up to you to make sure that adequatehealth and safety standards are being met.

At every family day care home you visit, yourmost important ibb will be to get some idea ofwhat the provider is like. Some questions toask are:O How did you get started as a family day

caregiver?O How long have you been doing it?0' How many children do you care for each

day? What are their ages?O What types of things do you like to do with

children?0 What sort of activities would my child take

part in?O How do you care for sick children?

You might also want to talk about the wayyou'd like your child treated. This wouldinclude such things as discipline, how muchsupervision to give, how the caregiver handles

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IroxititAGREEMENT WITH,YOUIR,PAAUCT:DANICAME PlOVIDER

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Re sure ytiu We all the rooms ;Ind outsideareas your child tvi1l he using.

When ()L1 Vi Sit the caregiver wizh vturchild. want to see how the' get alongwith each other and with an other children incare The caregiver may ask your child to joinan activity with the other children for part ofthe time you are there. mav want to leavethe room for a short while so the caregiverand the otiit..-r k.-luldren can spend some timealone with your child.

Once You've selected a family clan careIle me either during your first visit or afteryin.i.ve thought things over he sure Et) goover the details of your arrangement with yournew caregiver. This involves not only thepayment but also the services to be providedandithe responsibilities both vou thecarkgiver are expected to carry tY.it.

Ni)u might want to write out theagreement in the form of a letter or as a 1;..4 ofitems. That way. you and the caregiver willhave the same understanding about rmtnyimportant details. The agreement can hechanged at any time. The information in thebox. "Thur Agreement with lour Family DayCare Pi-ovider- can help you decide what toinclude.

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State, contact the State licensingagency listed in Part 4 of thisguide. For information on theFederal HEW Day CareRegulations, write to the DayCare Division, Administration forChildren. Youth and Families,U.S. Department of Health,Education, and Welfare, PO. Box1182, Washington, D. C. 20013.

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SelectingA-Day Care

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from an early aize until they go to school; someprovide after-sth(x)1 care as well.

If your child needs special carebecause of a physical, mental, or emotionalproblem, some centers can provide thenecessary equipment and care. Your child maybenefit from being with other children whomay or may not have handicaps.

If you want a certain educational,religious, or cultural setting for your child,you may be able to find a day care center thatoffers it.

If you need services for your child inaddition to day care, some centers providemedical and dental checkups; some may alsohe set up to help families get. in touch with thesocial services agencies they need.

You might also want to consider thesepoints about center-based care: A center'sprogram may not he similar to the way youwould like your child cared for so be sure todiscuss it thoroughly with the center's director.Some children may not be comfortable in alarge group for most of each day Center-basedcare may not have the "home" atmospheresome children need.

Try to visit each center at a time when thechildren are active. You'll want to check outthe staff, the children, the activities, and thecenter itself.

Feel free to question the center director.Talk over any concerns you have about yourchild and about the center. Find out what therules are about parents visiting the centerduring the day. Ask if parents get to help makedecisions about the center and to vote on anychanges. Pay attention to how you feel aboutwhat you art. seeing and the people you aremeeting.

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The Staffand Children

How your child feels about day care will heaffected by'the staff, the center director. andthe caregiver your child will have most of theday. Notice how the staff gets along with all thechildren, not just with your child.

II(Av Many At each center you should ask about andChildren% observe the number of children being carediiow Many for by each caregiver. The number of children

compared to the number of adults is known asthe "child/staff ratio."

Some people believe that child/staff ratiosare one of the hest ways to decide if a child isbeing cared for safely and adequately in a daycare center. Recent studies show this isparticu:arly true for children below3 years ofage. One caregiver for every four or fivechildren in this age group is consideredsatisfactory For children 3-to 5 years of age,there should be one caregiver for every sevento nine children.

it is also important to notice the number,of children and caregivers in a group, room, orclass. This is called the "group size." Recentstudies on group size have shown that if thegroup size is smaller, children will get bettercare. Groups of fewer than 20 children forchildren 3 to 5 years old and fewer than 12.1.K.children younger than 3 years of age were 4

shown to be better for the children.If the number of children or staff makes

you wonder whether your child will have theright amount of care, be sure to talk about it.Watch a group of children and their caregiverduring your visit. Do the children have to waita long time to catch thc,caregiver's attention?Does the caregiver seem too rushed to pay -

attention to each child? Do you feel thecaregiver could take care of her group ofchildren in an emergency?

What Happensat the Center?

Ask the center director to describe the day'sactivities. Find out what activities are offeredfor children your child's age_ Are they the typesof things that would interest your child? Do

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EnrollingThur Child

they seem too easy or difficult? Do thechildren at the center Seem interested in whatthey are doing?

Most centers will require your child to visitbefore he or she joins. Even if your centerdoes not, it's still a good thing to do. especiallyif your child is young. You may he ahle'toenroll your child at the same time.

When you do enroll your child, the centerWill ask you for information about him or herand about your family. "Misinformation willhelp the center plan for your child, so it's agood idea to have it available.0 Names. addresses, and telephone numbers

of our child. you anti your spouse, andanother person to contact in case ofemergency

O VOrk schedulers of the adults in the homeo Doctor's name, address, and phone number

Health information:ImmunizationsPrevious illnessesAllergiesLast physical examination (Some centersrequire each child to have anexamination before enrolling or shortlyafterwards.)Special needs such as.. medication or rest

O Your child's growth information, such as:Ages your child walked and talkedSleeping habitsEating habitsToilet training

O Family informationNumber of brothers and sistersTheir ages

O Financial information (if you are seekingaid)

Parents' and other family incomeParent or guardian income taxinformationOther information to determine whethery2u ar,- eligible for aid and otherass ista 44. e_

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If your chid needs transporation and thecenter provides it, arrange for it now Talkabout the transportation plan with the director.Ask about insurance coverage. It you can, lookat the bus, van, or car the center uses. risk whzitwill he done to keep your child safe. ManyStates require both a driver and an adultmonitor in the vehicle. If transportation is notprovided, ask about car pools or the best busroutes.

Some centers may have a contract for youto sign. This covers in writing the things youand the center agree to provide. The contractmay include such things as :he fee you will pay,the date the payments are due, the days andtimes your child will come to the center, thetime you will pick up your child, the minifnumlength of time your child will stay at the center,and the ways that you or the center maychange or end the agreement.O If your center uses a contract, read it

carefully.O If you want to add or change something; do

so.O Ask questions before you sign.O If you don't understand the contract, take it

with vou and ask a friend or communityagency for help before you sign.

Nbu will want to keep in. rmation aboutyour child's care arrangement handy Thu canfill out the day care information sheet on thenext page. Or you can use your center'swritten form if it has one. Keep theinformation sheet near your home telephoneand at work. Give copies to your spouse or tothe person you count on in emergencies.

Be sure to find out from the director whatyour child ::hould bring to the center on thefirst. day Some centers like the children tohave their own blankets, lunches,-or changesof clothes.

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Developinga Good

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Whether you have placed your child in a familyday care home or a center or arranged to havesomeone come to your home, there are somethings you can do to help make the day carearrangement work -at well for everybody.

Probably the most useful thing you can do is todevelop a good relationship with the personwho is caring for your child. This will takesome time and attention. Not everyone doesthings exactly- the samc way, so you'll want tohe ready to make changes and acceptdifferences.

Here are some suggestions for making daycare work:O Keep your side of the bargain. Pay on

time. Be on time. Dona add extraresponsibilities without discussing themfirst and, perhaps. adjusting the fee. Providethose things toys, food, clothes, and soforth you have agreed to.

0 Talk things over. A short chat each day may.,he all you need. Or you may want to setaside a regular time each week or month todiscuss things. Both of you should bring upthose little things that are bothering youbefore they have a chance to grow too big.You can talk about your child, and what hisor her needs.are at this stage ofdevelopment. And you may want tomention anything that has happened inyour family's life that is affecting your chnd.

0 Consider the caregiver's feelings. If youhave a good arrangement, you'll want to doeverything you can to keep it. Show thecaregiver you appreciate what she is doing.

o Participate any way you can: Gettinginvolved in your child's day carearrangement can make both you and yourchild happier. If you work all day, you mayfeel you can't do very much. But there areways. Some centers have evening andweekend meetings and get-togethers forparents. They may have parents on advisory

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New Routine arrangement. Children like adults needtune to get used to new situations. 11-y toprepare your child for the change as far inadvance as possible. Discuss any concerns. Talkaboutsome of the new people he or she willmeet and the new things he or she will do.Take him or her by the home or center a fewtimes before the arrangement begins. If you'reenthusiastic, chances are your child soon willhe t(x).

Remember, this may be the first time yourchild has been separated from you. If you can,stay at the home or center for several hoursduring the first few days. When you leave,make sure Your child knows you are goingdon't sneak out when he or she is not looking.

goodhy hug can help your child understandyou will he coming hack.

Depending on their ages, some childrenwill "act out their feelings hy:O Clinging to yOU and refusing to let goO Having tantrumsO Forgetting their toilet trainingO Eating all the time or not eatingO Waking up at night or having had dreamsO ThumbsuckingO BedwettingO Having problems with school and friendsO Showing resentment toward you and the

rest of the family.

Usually these problems are temporary Ifyour child is treated lovingly but firmly byboth you and the caregiver, this behaviorshould go away in time. If the problem*continues, see if you and the caregiver can findout exactly what it is that keeps upsetting your

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Changing Are you moving? Is the family day careYour Day Care provider getting another kind of tot)? Is the

Arrangement center closing? Does your child need differenthours of care or a new experience? Havethings not worked out quite so well as youwould like? There are many reasons why youmay have to end or change your day carearrangement.

Try to prepare your child for the change.Children, 'especially younger ones, maymisunderstand why thing happen. It isimportant effat your child doesn't feel he orshe is to blame. "You are older now and mustgo to another school. N'ou'll get to like it theretoo after a while "; "We don't have a car now sowe'll be walking to Mrs. Smith's house downthe street "; "I have to work late and Mrs. Jonescan't stay after 6 o'clock" are examples ofexplanations that are helpful to children.

Give the caregiver as much notice as youcan. Your written agreement or contract withthe caregiver will come in handy here: Itshould spell out the amount of notice neededand any charges for ending the agreement.

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Even in the best day care arrangements,problems will come up from time to time.

But you've worked hard to set up thearrangement you now have. You also simplymay not have many day care choices availableto you. And you know your child should not bemoved from arrangement to arrangementunless it's absolutely necessary.

Therefore, you'll want to take care of eachproblem when it happens before it gets sobig it hurtsyour arrangement.. Fortunately,most problems can be solved with a littlepatience, good humor, and flexibility oneverybody's part. You'll know when a problemis so serious you must find a new caregiver.

This section cot:tains some common daycare problems and suggests way to handlethem.

Gettitig Along If the caregiver doesn't talk with you aboutWith The your childCaregiver 0 Set up a regular time to talk with her about

your child's growth and development.O Make up a list of questions ahead of time so

you'll remember to ask her everything youwant to know

If you have a serious disagreement withthe caregiverO Ask yourself if it would help to cool down

for a while before bringing up the problemagain?

O Arrange a meeting to discuss each other'sfeelings.

O When you do meet, stick to the point untilyou reach a solution. Don't bring up other,less serious problems now

If your caregiver is a relative or dosefriend and you don't approve of some ofher child care methodsO Separate those methods you can accept

from those you simply cannot. Remember, adifferent way, of doing things is notnecessarily wrong.

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O Calmly discuss differencesone at a timewith her.State how you would like something doneand your reasons for it listen to herreasons.

O Compromise wherever you can.0 Where no compromise is possible. point

out it is confusing for children to hehandled in two different ways. Tell her you.as parent. have major responsibility fordeciding how your chilL1 should he reared.Insist that on important matters your wisheshe followed.

If the home or center has a religiousatmosphere you don't want for your childO Ask the caregiver not to impose her

religion on your child.0 Ask that Your child he excused from

religious exercises you don't approve of.Make sure the caregiver does not make funof your own religion your child.

If your school-age child gives messagesfrom school to the caregiver and she doesnot pass them on to youO Ask the caregiver to leave messages and

other things for you in a particular place.Check that place when you pick up your

If you and the caregiver disagree on how tohandle thumbsucking, temper tantrums,masturbation, or other behaviors

Explain your feelings about this behavior toher. Learn her feelings. Discuss how youwould like it handled.Emphasize that you warn the caregiver totreat your child's behavior in the same wayyou Jo.

O If vou are concerned. ask your doctor ifthese behaviors are typical for a child thisage.

If the caregiver performs all tasks for yourchildsuch as dressing, putting on shoes,etc--and you want your child to learn todo those things0 Be certain the clothes your child wears are

easy to get in and out of.0 Talk over with the caregiver some ways to

encourage children to do things forthemselves.

O Make sure your child and the caregiverboth know what you expect your child todo for example, take off and put onboots, coats, and pants.

If you feel the caregiver does not make aneffort to teach your child about yourfamily's culture or valuesO Encourage your child to tell the caregiver

about your home life by bringing objectsand foods to the home or center, and bysinging songs and telling stories.

O Encourage the caregiver to treat differenceswith respect and interest.

0 Offer to visit the home or center to helpeven-one learn more about your culture.

If you feel the caregiver demands morefrom your child than your child car do atthis stage of development

731k with tht.-_ caregiver about what children.our child's age usually can and cannot do.

O Be sure she understands you want yourchild t() move along at a pace that iscomfortable.

Your Child's If your child is very upset at the idea of aFeelings and caregiver

Behavior 0 Talk to your child about it.O Have your child meet the caregiver before

the day care arrangement begins.O Have your child meet any other children in

care.O Explain the situation to the caregiver so shr

will be aware of your child's feelings.

Spend as much time as possible easing yourchild into the new situation.

If your child continues to be unhappyabout day care after time has gone byO Find out if your child's unhappiness occurs

at a certain time, such as arrival ordeparture. Ask the caregiver to try to makethis time easier for your child.

Ake-C Reassure your child about day care. Ask

what %ou can do to make things better.Find tit'),{ if there are specific things thatmake Your child unhappy that could bechanged.

If your chil4your childpersonalityday care

s school reports a change ineither in schoolwork orsince he or she has been in

Make sure the day care arrangement youhave picked is not upsetting your child.

O Ask the caregiver why she thinks the changehappened.

O if your child doesn't like the day carearrangement, find out what your childLi( K.-sill like about it. See if you and thecaregiver can work out the problem.

If your home situation changes and yourchild is upsetC Understand your child's feelings of

insecurity. 13e especially patient. Talk aboutwhat is goring on at home.

O ,-=t-adv and reliable in your actions andreaction:1.

O Explain the :0 the caregiver and askher to treat your child the same way you doso that your child will feel secure andloved.

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tf you find out your caregiver's homesituation has undergone a change thataffects your child0 Tell her that you are :rkeure of the new

situation and that you feel your child hasbeen affected by it.

0 Find out how long the situation will last anddecide if your child can remain there untilit is over

0 Explain to her that you must know abouanything that affects your child.

If your child begins to forget his or hertoilet trainingC Find out how the caregiver handles the

children's toilet needs.Make sure your child understands whenand how he or she can use the facilities.Don t get too upset. Tung childrensometimes forget to go to the bathroom.See if there are rea,,ms for your t hilci to beunhappy or disturbed. Discuss these withthe caregiver and decide on ways toovercome them.

If your child develops habits you don't like3 Talk to the caregiver and yuur child about

the problem. See if You can find out what iscausing the new habit and what can bechanged.\KOrk with your child to help him or herchoose better behavior.Encourage the new behavior. Ask thecaregiver to do the same.

. 'lour Child's If your child requires daily medicationHealth Ask the caregiver to give your child the

medicine, and to follow your writteninstructions. If this is a day care center. findout what the rules are about medicine andif you need to have written instructionsfrom our doctor.Writt structions clearty to the caregiverabc ) dosage, ( 2) refrigeration of

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medicine, (3) times to be given, (4) normalreaction of your child to medicine, and(5) possible side-effects that might requireemergency procedureS.

O Set up special plans if your child refuses totake the medicine from the caregiver. Forexample, see if your doctor could changethe times for giving the medicine so yc-!iiicould do it at home; arrange to haNAee...visiting nurse stop by

If your caregiver becomes LUO Find out her plan for a substitute

caregiver who is on call- at all times. Try tomeet the substitute.

O If she has no substitute, make arrangementswith your employer to let you go pick upyour child, or arrange ahead of time with a-friend or a relative to do it.

If your child becomes ill0 At the start of your day care arrangement:

1. Give the caregiver a paper that lists:Your work and home phon umbersOther family members' phonumbers

Your doctor's phone numberThe hospital you prefer

--The name and phone number of aneighbor-or relative who maybecalled in emergencies.

2. Give the Caregiver a signed paper sayingthat in emergencies you grantpermission to the caregiver to take yourchild to the hospital or to your doctor.

3. Tell the caregiver what nonprescriptiondrugs (such as aspirin), if anyand thedosageshe may give your child. Askher to call you before giving anymedicine to your child.

4. Find out what the caregiver plans to dowith a sick child until the child can bepicked. up.

O Get to your child as soon as you can. Orhave a relative or friend pick him-or her up.

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If you becomeO At the start of your day care arrangement,

find out if the caregiver is willing to carefor your child extra hours if you become

0 Find out if there are neighbors or otherswho can help you at home until you cancare for your child.

If you r child frequently has unexplainedbruises or marks0 keep in mind that most bruises and scrapes-

occur when children are playing and ever.they may not remember getting them.Ask your child how an injury happened ifhe or she is old enough to talk. Notice hisor her reactions.

O Ask the caregiver to tell ;-ou about anyaccidents. no matter how small they seem.

C Check with your doctor to see if medicalattention is needed and if the marks can heexplained.

O If you cannot resolve the mattersatisfactorily, report it to your local childwelfare agency or child protective servicesagency

If the caregiver does not change yourchild's diapers regularly

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Remind her that your child isuncomfortable and the wet diaper hurts hisor her skin.Provide plenty of diapers.Ask her to check your child's diaper oftenwhile your child is awake.

If a disaster or emergency strikesC'..) At the start of the arranement, talk with

your caregiver about emergency plan: insuch events as fire, tornado, hurricane.flood, earthquake, power failure,snowstorm, transit strike, etc.

0 Find out if there are pro%isions such asfood, water, and blankets in case anemergency lasts.

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Your Child'sClothing

O Ask the caregiver to hold drills so childrenand adults know hot,. to act and what toexpect.

O Make sure the caregiver has a fireextinguisher or a bucket of sand nearby; hasa first aid kit and knows how to performbasic first aid: keeps flashlights ready.

O If you want your child released to otherpeople in times of t..-iiergency, give thecaregiver a list of names, addresses, andphone numbers ahead of time.

If you discover the caregiver sometimesleaves your child aloneO Let thf(EarWliver knsolty you don't want it to

happen again.0 Ask Fier to have a/substitute take over at

such times. Get the name of the substituteanc.Ncy to meet kler.

If the car\egiatertroinsports your child in acar rw vehicleO Ask that you be told about it in advance.0 Ask that a trip permission slip he given to

you for signing before each trip.O Ask to see the vehicle your child will ride

in. Does it have seat belts? Strong doorlocks? Good brakes?

O Ask that your child be protected by a seatbelt or a car seat.

If the caregiver's car is not properlylicensed or insuredO Write the caregiver a notice saying that your

child cannot ride in her car until theviolations are corrected.Ask that other plans for transportation bemade until the situation is corrected.

If your child comes home from day care inanother child's clothes or with someclothes missingO Return the other child's clothes as soon as

possible with a note asking for an exchange.

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O See if there is a place for each child to storehis or h'er clothes.

O Provide an extra set of clothes clearlymarked with your child's name.

O Ask that any dirty clothes be sent home in abag marked with your child's name.'

O Ask the caregiver to let you look in the lostand found box for items misplaced by yourchild.

If your child's clothing is often tornAsk about the kinds of activities thechildren do.

O Dress your child in sturdy clothes, suitedfor active play.

If you have to pick up your child lateO Call as soon as you know you will be late.O Agree in advance if there is a charge for late

pickup.O Make advance plans with a relative,

neighbor, or other person to pick up yourchild when you cannot. Be sure to tell thecaregiver who it will be.

If you find your school-age child is oftenlate getting to day care from schoolO Be sure the caregiver knows what time your

child is due.O Make sure your child understands the

schedule.O Try to find out why your child is late. and

talk with the caregiver and your child'sschoolteacher about it.

O Make sure everyone understands who isresponsible for transporting your childfrom one place to another.

O NXbrk out 3 plan with the caregiver to lookfor your child if he or she is late.

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If the caregiver fails to follow your. prearranged plan to pick up your school-

age child in bad weatherO Ask the caregiver why the plan failed.O Ask how the plan should he changed so it

will work.

If the setting is not kept cleanO Note the trouble areas and talk with the

caregiver about them. Be specific. Saywhere the the problem *.s in thebathroom, the playground, the kitchen, etc.

O If you can. calk with other parents aboutgetting together to help clean LIP on aweekend or evening.

O If the problem is seve -e and you are unableto get things improved, you might want toreport it to local 1 .ilth authorities.

If the setting is too crowded when all thechildren are togetherO Ask if the local government limits the

number of children one caregiver can lookAfter.

O When you arrange for day care. ask thecaregiver how many children will he thereat any one time.

O If you are very concerned, ask your Statelicensing agency (listed in Part 4) foradvice.

If undesirable people "hang our regularlynear or at the home or centerO Ask the caregiver about it: Is she aware of

it? Is she worried about it? Does it affect hechildren in any way?Call the police for advice.

If the toys on hand are unsafe or toosimple or too complicated for your childO Ask the caregiver to remove unsafe toys.O Find out what toys are best for your child

and tell the caregiver.

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O Ask the caregiver or others about local toysuppliers and toy donation centers in thecommunity

0 Check with the U.S. Consumer productSafety Commission. Washington, D.C., forsafety standards for toys, and share thi,.;information with the caregiver.

If you find out your child spends most ofthe time in day care watching television0 Ask the caregiver to turn on the TV set only

for particular programs. rather than-leavingit on all the time.Suggest programs you would like yourchild to see, as well as the kinds you don'twant your child to watch.

0 Offer to supply items, such as egg cartons,magazines, string, and cans, that can beused by your child to make things. For afree booklet about making inexpensive toysand g..mes, write to the ConsumerInformation Center, Pueblo. CA dorado81009, and ask for Publication 005F,"Beautiful Junk."

Food And If your child takes lunch but brings it backNutrition home. uneaten

For Your Child 0 Combine what your child likes with what'snutritious. If he or she doesn't like onevegetable, try another.

O Give your child smaller portions.0 Find out if there's enough time for meals.0 Make sure the caregiver is giving your child

the food you prepared.O Find out when snacks are provided, or if

your child is sharing another child's lunch.0 Talk to a doctor or nurse about your child's

eating habits if you feel your child is noteating enough.

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If you are breastfeeding your child butmust put him or her in a day carearrangementO Make sure the caregiver you select supports

your decision to continue breastfeedingyour child.

O Write to the La Le the League. 9616Minneapolis Avenue, Franklin Park, Illinois60131, for information on how mothers whoare not home all day manage to continue tohreastfeed their children.

If you think the caregiver serves too muchJunk food, or the meals she serves are notvaried, balanced, and healthfulO Explain to the caregiver that you are trying

to limit the amount of salt. sugar, and fatsyour child eats.

O Wbrk with her to make sure that yourchild's total daily diet contains:

Three to fou.- servings of milk or milksubstitute (cheese, ice cream, or otherfoods made from milk)Four servings of fruit and/or vegetables(dark green or yellow vegetables, citrusfruit or tomatoes).Four servings of breads and cereals(enriched or whole grain)Two servings of meat; fish, poultry, eggs,or cheese (or dry peas and beans, nuts,and peanut butter).

O Ask her to provide milk, juice, fruit, breadwith a spread, or raw vegetables instead ofsweet or salty snacks.Get written information on nutrition fromyour local health department and share itwith your caregiver. Or write to theConsumer Information Center. Pueblo,Colorado 81009. and ask for freepublication 667F, "Food is More Than JustSomething to Eat."

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O Teach your child the importance of goodnutrition so he or she won't feel deprived ifother children eat junk food. N'ou can getbooklets that help children learn aboutfood and nutrition by writing to theConsumer Information Center, Pueblo,Colorado 81009 and asking for free singlecopies of publication 524F, "The Thing theProfessor Forgot," and publication 522F,"Good Food News for Kids."

O Serve wholesome foods at home, so yourchild will know what kinds of foods are bestto eat.

O Ask the caregiver if you can provide roodfor your child for a reduction in the cost ofcare.

If your child is ready to begin to learn tofeed him- or herselfO Let the caregiver know how you're going

about it and provide the same kind ofutensils used at home.Vork together with the caregiver to find outhow much your child is eating and how heor she is progressing.

O Agree on what your child will eatcommercially prepared food orhomecooked food, or both.

If you want your child to eat only certainfoods because of youc family's religious ormoral beliefsO Before you begin an arrangement, make

sure the caregiver agrees to follow yourwishes regarding food.

O Help your child understand your beliefs sohe or she won't feel so different from theother children.

O Suggest balanced and nutritious menus thatanswer your neec's and that the caregive-can easily prepare.Prepare all your child's food and send it tothe home or center.

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If you find what you think is the perfectday care arrangement for your child but itcosts more than you can afford, or if thecost of your arrangement goes upC) .-vsk-- if there sl....;ing fee scale or other

financial help tar the family.0 See it you can make up the difference it)

extra costs by volunteering some kind (4service such as typing. repairing tik.s. terhelping (nit part time

If you find you don't have enough moneyto pay the caregiver on the day you agreedupon0, A. soon as you know about it. tell the

caregiver that vou will ma he able u hay- on

Prc 'pose a plan to pay by a specific time.

If the caregiver buys things for your childwithout asking you, then charges you forthem0 Tell her any future pucchases for our child

must first he cleared with you.Explain to )-our child that all purchases arefirst (Lscussed at home.

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This section contains some -resourcespeople, org:mizations, and agencies that mahe of use to vou as you select day care for yourchild.

One stood resource for writteninformation On day care is your public library:the librarian will be glad to help you find daycare reference hooks, rmigazines, and otherpublications. If vou are trying to contact anorganization or an agency for help. the socialservices office of vour State or county welfaredepartment can often provide a telephonenumber or an address.

This section contains res,mrces groupedaccording to these categories:C' Your Child's Growth and De.elopment

Child Care Agencies and OrganizationsDav Care Information for Children With

Handicapping Conditions2. single Parents/Parent Groups

Child Abuse and Neglect and CrisisSituations.

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Publications 00Children's Grov%thand Dvvt.mlopineili

If vou need written information about yourchild's growth and development, you may wantto write for the following publications whichtell you how to order some Governmenthooklets on that subject:

Catalog of PublicationsSuperintendent of Documents

Government Printing OfficeWashington, D.C. 20402

Consumer Information CatalogConsumer Information CenterPueblo. CO (;1009

N1)ur local library should also have a goodselection hooks and other publications onchild growth and development.

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Profe%%ionaINin Child

Development andEarly Childhood

Fclucation

In addition to reading, parents can go toprofessionals for information about theirchild's growth and development. Theseinclude:0 Pediatricians ( doctors who specialize in the

health care of children)0 Public health workers at your local

department of health, welfare, or humanresourcesTeachers in public schools. colleges anduniversities, and vocational-technicalinstitutes

C) Other professionals such as a nurse,psychologist, social worker, dietician, andguidance counselor.

1111.1) CARE AGENCIKs .NND ORGANIZATIONS

Nationaland International

organ nation..

The 14)1.10wing nat'kma1 and internationalorganizations are valuable sources ()E-ink)rmation and assistance regarding day care.To learn what they have to offer. write:

American Home Econ, )rnit.-Education Assoc-Lin( )n. inc.

2010 Nlassachusetts Avenue-. N.WWashington. D.C. 20036American Parent s Committee.

Inc.13.46 Connecticut Avenue. N.WWashington. D.C. 20036American Red CrossDirector, Nursing and Ilea

Services1-Th and I-) Streets, N.W:\x..ishington. 1'1 C. 20006

m.iation for Childhood-z-'...acation International. Incs- Wisconsin Avenue, N.W

v.ashington. I). C. 20016

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Child Development AssociateConsortium. Inc.

805 Fifteenth Street, N.WVasnington. I). C. 20005Chiliiren's Defense Fund. Inc.1520 Ne, Hampshire Avenue,

NWWishington, D.C_ 20036Coalition for Children and 'loud).

Inc.815 Fifteenth Street. N.W.Washington, D.C. 20005Day Care and Child

Development Council ofAmerica. Inc.

805 Fifteenth Street, N.WWashington, D.C. 20005

Family Impact Seminar1001 Connecticut Avenue. N \X.

Suite '32Washington, D.C. 20036National AssociatiIn for Child

Development and EducathInc.

180() M Street, N.WXashington, D.C. 20036National Association 1,,,r the

Education of Young Children.Inc

1834 Connecticut Avenue. N_WWashington. D. C. 20n09National Committee for Citizens

in Education-*I() Wilde Lake Village GrcenColumbia, MI) 2104-4

Nati Ainal Committee onHousehold Employment. Inc.

--0-; Georgia Avenue, N.WWishington. D.C. 20012 .

National Council of StateCommittees li)r Children andYcaith

1614 GarheldLaramie. V.N 820-0

Ethnic and°tilts. SpecialOrganiz.ation

National Organization .lotWomen

Task Force on Child Care46 Newberry StreetBoston, MIA 02110

National Parents Federation forDav Care and ChildDevelopment, inc.

429 Lewis StreetSt )merset. NJ 0s893The Non-Sexist Child

Development ProjectViwnen's Action Alliance3-0 Lexington AvenueNew York 1001-Organization %londiale P(air

Education Prescolaire(0.M.E.P World Organizationtor Lark Childhood )

1319 Denhv RoadBaltimore. MI) 21204(sponsors International Year of

the Child)

For information regarding bilingual, ethnic.religious. and other types ( specialized daytar, %%TIN... (I>:

American Montessori SocietyANIS )

%ICC) Fifth AvenueNew York. NY 10011

Aspira of America. Int;Research Division11800 Sunrise val:ey DriveReston. VA 22091

East Coast Migrant Head StartProjects

1234 Massachusetts Avenue. N.W,Room 823

Washington. D.C. 20003Lutheran Church Missouri

SynodBoard of Parish EducNation33i8 South Jefferson AvenueSt. Louis, MO 63118

National Black ChildDevelopment Institute, Inc.

1463 Rhode Island Avenue, N.W.Washington. D.1C 20005Naticinaliilack Parents

OrganizationPO. Box 2)-119Washington. I). C 20009National Clearinghi)use for

Bilingual Education/ntvrAmerica Research

Asstwiates. --feco )() Wilson B4uievard

Suite 802Rosslvn. \A 22209Hotline 1-800/330_4S00National Conference )f Cat ht.)! is

Char It iC.4%1340 CCM nectIcut Avenue. NAX:Washington. I).t 20030-

Nationa.I Council for Black ChildDevelopment, Inc

PO. Box 28354Washington, D.0 2000;National Council of Jewish

VOrneh15 East 26th StreetNew NOrk. NY 14,10

NatiOnal Council of La Raza1-24-; 1 Street. N.W. 2nd FloorWashington, D.C. 20004;Natior :1 Council of Negro

'omen. Inc.13-+ Connecticut Avenue.Washington, D.C. 20030

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National Indian Edu'cation.kssociatign

1115 Second Avenue SouthMinneapolis, MN 55403National Jewish V'elface-BoardProgram Development

Department15 E. 26th StreetNew \Orli. NY 10010

Parent Cooperative PreschoolsInternational

14912 Rocking Spring DriveRockville, MD 20853SaVC The Children-48 \\ikon Road\Vestport. CN 0688()

1.nited Church of Chrisi Boardfor Homekind Ministries

Division of Health anti WelfareChild Care Resource Center132 Vest 31st StreetNew York. NY 10001

United Methodist Church, Boardoftrohal Nlinistries

Health and \Velf:lie MinistriesDivision

20 ;; Davis StreetEvafiston. IL 00201United Presbyterian Church in,

the U.S.A.Association for Vellare

Organizationat Relation:, _

4-5 Riversitk DriveNew York. NY 1002-7

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Federal Agencie.sSupporting

1)z.ly Care

To learn more about federally supported daycare programs and other Federal day ,:areactivitic:s, write to the following agencies:

Administration for NativeAmerican Prt)grams.

Department of Health,Educw ion, and Welfare

200 Independence _Avenue, s.WWashington. I). C. 202-4'.-As4rik:ulture, 1)ep::1-tmentAdministratorScience and F.dLicationExtensit SEA-Extension)`Vashington. D.C. 20250Agriculture. Department ofDirecr.,)r. Child Nutrition

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,od and Nutntion ServiceWashington. D.C. 20250Appalachian Regi(nal

Commission1666 Connecticut Avenue, NAVWashington. D.C. 20'35Bureau Indian AffairsDepartment of the Interior1951 Constitution Avenue, SAX:Washins.zton. DX: 202-42

C(.)rnprehensiveEmployment and TrainingAdministration

Department of I Iealth.Educati,)n. and Velfare

-th and 1-) street. ti.\X:RA)/ )rri 5008

"Washin:-.7,zon, D. C )0'0

CETAI)epartync.-nt t.)f Lahc,r601 I) street*, N.WWashington, D. (:, 21)213

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Community ServicesAdministration

Office of Public Affairs1200 Nineteenth Street, NAX:NXashington. D.C. 20506

)operative Extension ServiceU.S. Department of Agriculture(Offices located in Land Grant

Universities in the 50 states.the District of Columbia.Guam, Puerto Rico, and u.Virgin Islands: in the sixteen1890 colleges in the UnitedStates: and at TuskegeeInstitute, Tuskegee. AL)

Day Care DivisionAdministration for Children.

Y'outh and FamiliesU.S. Department of Health,

Education, and 'WelfareP.O. Box 1182Washington. D.C. 20013Division of Education ServicesBureau of EduCation for the

HandicappedHandicapped Preschool and

School ProgramU.S. Office of EducationWashington, D. C. 20202Education. Department of400 Maryland Avenue. S.W.Vashington. D.C. 20202/lead StartI ". S. Department of I lealth.

1-..uucation, and Wel far.P.O. Box I182Washington, D. C. 20013

Housing and 1'rhanDevelopment. Department ofrnmunitv_I)evelopme BlockGrant Program

451 Seventh Street. S.V:Vashington. D.C. 20410Labor. Department ofWomerCs Bureau200 Constit on Avenue. N.X..

Washington. _. )0)10Progra-- Educa :ion )

FOB-6400 N1arylanLi Avenue. S.NX:R()()m 2031Vashingtc)n. I). C. 20202Migrant Frograms )

ParklaN.vn560o Fisher L-uneRockville. MI) 2.08;-

Title IV-A(Aid to Families with Dependent

Children)Office of Family AssistanceDepartment of Health,

Education, and WelfareSwitzer Building, 330 C Street.

SAX:Room 4110Vashington. D.C. 20201Title XXAdministration for Public

ServicesDepartment of Health.

Education. and WelfareSwitzer Building. 330 C Street.

S. V:Room 2215Washington, D.C. '20201Vbrk Incentive ProgramDepartment of Labor601 D Street, N.V.:, Room 5100Washington, D.C. 20213

State Day For information on day care licensing in yourCare Agencies State. contact the office listed below:

A LABAN1ASupervisor of Child Caring

Institutions and NgenciesState Department of Pensions

and Security64 N. Union StreetMontgomery. AL 361 30ALASKADepdi'trrent of Health and Social

ServiceDivision of S()ciA ServicesPouch I-1-0;Juneau. AK 99811

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ARIZONAChild Day Care Health

Cons .::ant;'Arizona State Department of

Health1624 W. Adams StreetPhoenix, AZ 8500-7ARKANSASDay Care SpecialistDepartment of\fluman ServicesP.O. Box 143-Little Rock. AR -2203

CALIFORNIADepartment (if So CiaI Services

4-4 P StreetMail Station 19.i0Sacramento. CA 9581-*

COLORADOState of ColoradoDepartment of soci:1 Services1515 Sherman StreetDenver. CO 80203CONNECTICUTDay Care LicensingConnecticut State Department of

Health-9 Elm StreetIfartfin-d. CT 06115

DELAWAREChief. Day Care LicensingBureau of Child DevelopmentPO. Box 309Wilmington. DE 19890DISTRICT OF COLUNIBIADepartment of I-Iuman ResourcesLicensing Certification Division1406 L Street, N.Washington, D.C. 2000:i

FLORIDADepartment of firalth and

Rehabili,ative Services131- Winewood BoulevardTallahassee. FL 323.)I

GEORGIAChild\`are Licensing Unit618 Ponce de Leon AvenueAtlanta, GA 30308}LAVA! IStare Department of Social

Services and Housfrig,Dav Care Licensing UnitPublic Welfare Division1319 Miller StreetHonolulu. III 96813

IDAHODa. CI.. e LicensingState of IdahoDepartment (.)f Health ant!

WrIfareStatehouseBoise. II) -;-20

ILLINOISDay Care LicensingDepartment of Children avd

Family Services1 North Old State Capitol PlazaSpringfield. IL 62-06INDIANADay Care SupervisorIndiana State Department of

Public Welfare141 S. Meridian Street, 6th FloorIndianapolis. IN 46225IOWADay Care Super-visorDepartment of Social ServicesLucas State Office BuildingDes Moines. IA 50319

KANSASDay Care SupervisorDepartment of Social and

Rehabilitzrion ServicesState Office BuildingThpeka, KS 66612

KENTUCKYDepartment of Human ResourcesBureau for Social Services274; E. Main StreetFrankfort, KY 40621

LOUISIANADepartment of Health and

Human ResourcesOffice of Licensing and

Regulation. Office of theAssistant Secretary

PO. Box 3767Baton Rouge, LA 70821

MAINEState of MaineDepartment of Human ServicesStatehouseAugusta. ME 04i,33

MARYLANDChild Day Care Center

CoordinatorState Department . Health and

Mental Hygiene201 x: Preston StreetBaltimore, MI) 21201MASSACHUSETTS

-Office for ChildrenDirect( :I- of Day Care Licensing120 Boylston StreetBoston, MA 02116

MICHIGANDepartment of Social services31.W S. Capitol AvenueLansing. N1I 4892(4

MINNESOTADepartmc.ra of Public WelfareLicensing DivisionCentennial Office BuildingSt. Paul, MN 55155

NIISSISSIPPIDay Care SupervisorDivision of Family and Chi-dren's

ServicesPO. Box 4321Fondren StationJackson, MS 39216NIISSOE 'RIMissouri Department of Social

ServicesDivision of Family ServicesBroadway State Office BuildingP.O. Box 88Jefferson CitV. MO 65103

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MONTANASocial and Rehab.

ServicesPO. Box ..210Helena, MT 59601NEBRASKADay Care Welfare ConsultantDepartment of Public WelfareP.O. Box 95026Lincoln, NE 68509N!-P, 'DA

, )epartment of HealthDepartment of Human Resources505 E. King StreetCarson City. NN' 89-10

NEW HAMPSHIREDay Care LicensingDivision of WelfareConcord, NH 03301NEW JERSEYDivision of Youth and Family

ServicesBureau of Licensing1 S. Montgomery Street, #--:00Trenton. NJ 08625NEW MEXICOChild Care Licensing-25 Sr. Michael's DriveP.O. Box 968Santa Fe, NM 87503NEW YORKDivision of Day CareNew York City- Health

Department350 BroadwayNew York, NY 10013

NORTH CAROLINAOffice of Child Day Care

LicensingDepartment of Social ServicesP.O. Box 10157Raleigh. NC 27602

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NORTH DAKOTASupervisor of Children

Family Day Care SerState Capitol Building15th FloorBismarck, ND 58501

OHIODepartment of PubDivision of Social Services30 E. Broad Street30th FloorColumbus, 011 43215OKLAHOMAChildren's Day Care Sen.' LesState Department of Public

WelfarePO. Box 25352Oklahoma City. OK -3125OREGONDepartment of Human ResourcesChildren's Service Division198 Commercial Street. S.E.Salem. OR 9-310PENNSYLVANIALicensing SupervisorChildren and Youth1514 N. Second StreetHarrisburg. PA 1-102F- 'ERTO RICOPuerto Rico Department of

Social ServicesPO. Box 1169- .

Santurce, Puerto Rico 0090SRHODE ISLANDDepartment of Social and

Rehabilitative ServicesDivision of Community Services.

Child Welfare(ii() Mt. PleasantProvidence. RI 02908

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SOUTH CAROLINASouth Carolina Department of

Social ServicesP.O. Box 1520Columbia. SC 29202SOUTH DAKOTADepartment of Social ServicesIllinois StreetKnvip BuildingPierre, SD 57501TENNESSEEDay Care LicensingDepartment of Public WelfareState Office BuildingNashville, TN 3-219TEXASState Department of Public

Welfare105 W Riverside DriveAustin. TX -8'04

State of UtahDepartment of Social ServicesDivision of Family Services150 W North Temple. Room 370PO. Box 2500Salt Lake City. UT 84110VERMONTDepartment of Social and

Rehabilitation ServicesLicensing and Regulations UnitState Office BuildingMontpelier. \T 05602VIRGIN ISLANDSDepartment of Social WelfareP.O. Box 539. Charlotte AmalieSt. Thomas, Virgin Islands 00801VIRGINIADivision of Licensing800- Discovery DriveRichmond. VA 23288

WASHINGTONBureau of Children's ServicesLicensing ProgramDepartment of Social and Health

ServicesMail Stop 0B-2, 41-1-1Olympia. WA 9850-4

WEST VIRGINIADay Care UnitState Department of Welfare1900 Washington Street. E.Charleston, WV 25305

WISCONSINDepartment of Health and Social

Services1 West Wilson Street. Room :4S.-1Madison, WI 53702WYOMINGDay Care SupervisorDivision of Public A,ssistanceState Office BuildingChevennc. WY 82002

DAY CARE INFORMATION FOR CHILDREN WITHFL: NDICAPPING CONDITIONS

State Agenciesfor Children

With HandicappingConditions

Your child may require special care is a resultof a physical. emotional, mental, or learningdisability. Because some day care stttings arenot equipped to care for your child, you mayhave to spend extra time and effort selectingan arrangement. The f(Alowing organizations.and governmen: agencies may be able topr( wide sonic information about day care forchildren with special needs.

Most States have departments with titlessimilar t, ± those listed below. Call Your Starewelfare department for specific titles ofdepartments. telephone number, andaddresses.O City or county Superintendent of Schools

Health Department Maternal- ChildClinics

O Education Department Division ofSpecial Education

O Departments of Mental Health and MentalRetardation Clinics, Special Education.

Federal Agenciesfor Children

With HandicappingConditions

The t;.)11(Aving Federal agencies may also he ofhelp:

Administrati( ti fur Children.N'outh and Families

fead Start. Child Care Servict--sP.O. Box 1182Washington. D.C. 20013

Bureau I )t Education 14,n- tilt:landicapped

()E Bill L) )nt )111 w Building-1(X) Maryland Avenue.Xashington. D.C. 20207

1)epartment (Education. and \X"elfare

Rehabilitation ServicesAdministration

if P:thlic Affairs.330 C Street, SAX:. I= I-42-Washington, D.(:. 0

NationalOrganizationsfor Children

With HandicappingConditions

le..-alth Services Administrati( sn'-'44X) Fishers LineKock% inc. MD 208-712

Histitute.)f 1t.ntal:hicalth

56o Fishers Line1:( 4..4:vine, MI )208S.Z

1.1)11(nving (irganizati(ms pr( wide,rmation and perhaps services to families

with special needs. If you need information orhelp. 1(x )k f()r the names of some of theorganizations listed below in your telephonedirectory or cal the social welfare departmentf.)f v()tir t: in- or county

Alexander Graham BellA'..s )ciation ti n the 1)eaf

)Ica Place. N.WWashington. D.C. 2000-

American Ass( )ciation ( rn MentalI )eliciency

5101 NXisconsin Avenue. N.Washingt( in. I ).C. 2(K)(1

American Foundation for theBlindWest llth Street

Nev York. NY 10011

A.ss( )ciation lin- the Aid ofCrippled Children

$-4 EltSt 46th StreetNtn.N. rk. NY 1001-

A.S".4 )T1 for %% All

Learning-f 1 -Sci Libran Kt LidPittsburgh. PA 1-S23.+

Assuciaticin It 1r Retarded (An/ens.

R..1 1;s H.4 E

Wasilingt( )1.1, 1).(:. 7 °0)1 I

Lit )...cr Lt )1)k Intl )n Centerf; )N I 0.2

Washingr()n. 1) : H/13

(:( )0:101 for Excertif.)naI (Juidrn192!) .A.s( )(Tan( )n I >riveRear n. VA )2091

c-soc h)unairic,n()(xy) t--.\(..cultr Ii, )1.11(.7V:Ird,

-411rt: 309Rok-N..ill. '().tip.'

Epilepsy 1:()L1nkan( n .1t Am(.nca1,828 I Street. NN.X.Washingti)n. D. C. 10036

Mc.ntal liealth Ass, )ciat1S0() N. Kent StreetAriingtt)n. 22,209

et,

h....In il k-iat i )11.,

(rt. Americatil() Seenth AvenueNew *.\7." 10619

National Easter Seal Se kiert-)i ) )3 WeSt )gt_1(..n A e 1ucChicap (AR)! 2

)11.t1 I c undatie )11 N1ar11 .I >init.- I leas luan ers

r(). 2tH )1)

NY 1()0(

n.11 kletv t.( Auti.[R:Children

69 -Yampa AvenueAlbany. NY 1.220s

I .nited Cerebra! PalsyAssociatiun. Inc.

(1() East 3-4th veerNew Yt Ny liK )I 6

SINGLE PARE:NI-TS/PARENT GROUPS

Single parents and other parents 1A-ht.advice and assistance may tind the tiresources helpful:

Big Brothers Sisters >t .America220 Suhurhan Station TiuildingPhiladelphia. PA 19103((hick your telephtme hex )k t< )r.

It )cal chapters.

) needAI( ) «ing

Boys' and GirLs' Clubs of America1 First AvenueNew V wk. NY 1001-:Check your telephone book for

It )(sal chaprers.)

he si)itals

:-A-ru.tgc )gues. tenIples,chtirclic-,.)mrnittlitv centers

cztl Nell. help sortt. I 1.3T It )1131 N,Z; WI-1;1'1

)rgani ran, ins. ; careadv.( grt

grt ',Ups slid) .L' NA\Y\ VI IA. and \ Ali IA.

.111. munti. .-1 .thigazi fiir- .sm,t414_.

.1fothenP.() S()-

90.291magazine dealing with the

needs it I )1.1.-r seven millionirigle molliers in the I 'tilted'stares )

Parent teac.-h(f )(lotion

P.irents With(' Partners-910 Wciodmont AvenueWashington. D. C. 200[4(This organization ILL' It val

chapters throughout thectiuntry N.vhich deal with theneeds of single parents. )

ocial services agencies. Red(*.n)s.s Chapters

:11(2.-1 ('fro & tr 69 I Br( lway -

New Niyrk, ".\-Y s/0)0-(This circular provides a listing

)t. single parent grt Kips in the'nited States. )

(:HILI) NEct.Ecr AND CRISIS SITE. ATIONS

(Auld abuse takes many ft )rms and occurs fOr

van, ius reasons. The tf)rms may range fromchild neck. -ct to physical abuse. It you thinkyou may need help. seek it immediately. If voususpect that a caregiver is abusing %our chill.

gitact N.( ,tir x..::11 welfare or sc cial servicesc

.orr- !stifIletirrleS during far ill; emergencies or('rises. it is helpful it :he children can heplaced in tacilitis Wit:ring 24 hi nit 'care. Theseservices are called crisis.- -respite.- oremergency- care. They are used when

families have problems which might lead t,)the abuse , negk-ci of their children: whenparents suddenly need emergency lu)spitalcare: or when parents need a refit tic )rrl the*strains ( )1 caring tiir a child with a .

handicapping ctinditi,)n, find our whethersuch care is available in YoUr area. contact

x. ;al public,] ealth department or socialsrvik-s ( )r welfare department.

)me her rt.'s4 iurces help Vt >L3

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)rrence. CA 90-7+05ThiS vatic nal self help

parents' ()rganizatit)n. vith(-1Iapters Ow( rugh()Eit the

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CENTER FOR SYSTEMS AND-PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT, INC.,

PARENT GUIDE STAFF

Canar. GirardeauProject Direci4)r

C;avla Cooki)eput .,3ject Director

Beverly Robersi 11- Jacks: )11Project (-A xn-Liinator

Nina GravbillEditor

CeCCI Da(2eLOgiStiCS Coordinator

Marjory Boyer CraneResearcher

Alice HaberResearcher

Mary Ann LarkinWriter

Ruth Perot?resident

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTSThe Center for Systems and Program Development. Is c., gratefu:!,yackno'ivledges the contributions of the many individuals andorganizations that -NA:'orked on this project. Our special thanks go tf thepersons and organizations listed here.

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PRINCIPAL CONSULTANTS

Imani BennettAXA)odrutiWashingt4)n, C.

Ntavis Blake--Silver Spring. \lariat-1cl

Diane I) )edge\Xashington, D.C.

Link..tta GI !herrIlk Arlington.

lielena S. HicksBaltimore. Nlary land

%lame Jacks,>nWashington. D.C.

Beverly Langf,t-d-Th,mlasVashington. D.0

Marilyn II. LevieWashingtm. 1). C.

thn C. Mt )reIL Virginia

Lisa Newman-Gads, inVashingtt)n. D. C

Cart )l RichardsWashington. I) C.

I leien TaylorWashington. I) C.

Margaret A. TurnerPhiladephia. Pennsylvania

flerma Williams\Xlishington.

PARENT GUIDE EXPERT PANEL

NIX; Aar( ins( )71Program SpecialistDepartment k)t Health.

Education. and WelfareR;)ckville. NlarY!and

Marita D. AllenConsultantAustell. Georgia

Betty BayProgram LeaderExpanded Food and Nutrition

Education ProgramDepartment of AgricultureWashington. D. C.

Ella Mae BerdahlProgram Leader. Family

Education LeaderScience and',Education

Administration- ExtensionDepartment of AgricultureVashington,

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Leo G. BonnerA_ssistant Professor of

Educationt niversity of South CarolinaSpartanshurs.;, South Carolina

Virginia P irkeConsultantWashington, D.C.

Nladeline DowlingSocial Science Research

AnalystDivision of Research,

Demonstration andEvaluation

Administration for PublicServices

Department of Health,Education, and Welfare

\X-a.hington.

Betty h )ggSenior Program OfficerEariv Chi Idhok id. Parenting

and Special EducationE-. S. Office .of EducationOffice of Evaluation and

DisseminationDivision of Educati,.inal

ReplicationDepartment of Health.

E.:ducat:on. and WelfareNXashington.

Elsie W. GeeRespi.)nsivt.- Education ProgramFar \Xst Laboratory for

Education Research andDevelopment

san Fr.incisco. CaliforniaMarjorie (zrosett

F.xecutie I)av.tInCil ..%:ew York

Nekk CU; r

cie._..rtruLle ittrnanI)av Care spc..kialisr.V..fimintration tq-

(.)t:ice :ii.1111:111 I )c.._ e:t`T.\ 1c.-

I)c :1 tent fIt' alt ;l.Educatic ,n. and Welfare

Washingtcin. I) C.Ernest A. l It ri mes

ChairmanDepartment i)f )11.11

Super% isitif . )1

Washins4r..

T icks,(-A it ltAt.111.tas11i11 S..51 In, 1)

Richard _It Johnson1)irect(r. tic>cia1 Services and

Parent fnvolvementChief. Parent and Child

CentersI lead Start BureauWashington, D. C.

Lois Kr(,)]Muth Development Program

SpecialistDepartment of flealr h.

Education, and \Xelfare-NXII.Shingt )n, I). C:

Charito KruvantDirector, Creative AssociatesVashington, D. C.

Crystal KuykendallDirector, Educational

Development InstituteN.Vishingt( in, D. C

Luis LaosaResearch DivisionEducation -testi n,o, ServicePrinceton, New Jersey

Shur( in McCullyPri )gran) Specialist, Indian and

Migrant Division)epartment of Health,

Education. and V-elfareWashington, r). C.

Exekiel Carlton MobleyProject Dirc...ctor, Catholic

Charities NlodelCities Center

Washington. D. C._lames K. \1(

As'. iciate Pr% qesst'niversity of Washington

Seattle, NX1.ishington

Ruth G. Nadelsocial Science Advisor

eimen's BureauDepartment of Labor,Waship,gton.

I'ra Jcane OyemadeCriairpersion, Program in

f fum'an Develop-menttiovvard UniversityWa,.hington, 1),C,

Mary Pel lowAssistant Professor. School or

liunran EL:oh 7:`,ZN'1)111`.il )11 filWrlan

Development-Howard 1.-niversityWashington; D. C.

-Margarita Perez.11tines-Special Assistant t.t.) the

Executive D're(.7t6rChild Del.-..-lopment Associate

C.insortiumVltshingt(In. D.C.

l)ouglas Ft PowellDirector 4.)f Pr( )gram

1)eN..eloprnent .uid ResearchPsychk)ltIgr...j

The Merrill -Pai'wer InstituteDem )it. Michiga'n

Christiiie Pratt-MarstonC()nsultant. Proie.t.4,on Women

and Mental Healthschool of Social Work1'niversitv WashirigtonSeattle. Washington

can E'vt.c...rDirector. Perception Mot( r

Clinict 'niversitv t)t" KansasLawrence. Kansas

Linda RandolphDirector of Health Ser.vicesDepartment of Health-,

Education. arid WelfaFe)Xashington. D: C.

Gloria G. Rodrij, w. z1.Executive 1,-)rector

Akance ParentChild EdLicationPrt)grarn

San TeX:1N

Alle!Ieloycy *inner-'I )irector, VbrnerIs Policy aihd

r'n.),sztams StaffOffice of 'Neighborhoods.

Voluntary ..k.sst )ci;itIons andConsumer Protection,

Departnient of Housing .and'rhan Devel(Tment

Washington, D. C.Una S. Tornlinson-Clar4

Education Director/SpecialEducaticmi Consult...nt/,

Brooklyn. `ten'Nancy E. Travis .-

Director, Save the LliiikiretiSouthern States Office

Atlanta. Georgia -,

Elena Tschernfispanic ProgramsCoordinator

D. C.,Public LibraryWashington. F).C.

Natalie M. Walker/lead Teacher, Nia SchoolVlishington. D.C.

Bonnie Nix WiseProject CoordinatorParent 1...:adership Training

Projek..1Washington. I.).

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1)1-1S1(;N AND PRODI VTION

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A. PARE\ T's Cal OF .r0 DAY ( RE

Readvr Ev.iluatioil FormYour ...h()ut this publication will he very helpful to us Pleasetill ( ., fold it here indicated, staple or tape it closed. andmai! _id(- stamped and addressed.1. I)( .11)hcatiun give you a better understanding ()I what 1,, )(

for in a day care -,etting? Yes N() E

If no. why nt )t?

2. Does the puhlication give \()U a hatter LInderstanding of what thecarer,iYer should provide for viur child?

It no, xh. not?

`s the publication ea" and understank.l? Yes

It no, (.A.-ht' not,

f. I)( the publication omit am.- information that you think shouiLlhe inc.luded? N( )

If Yes, what

IMes the publication t -()ntai:1 any intormatit)n that You think shoulLfnot be included? Yes No

If what

(). What things were m, )st helpful to you in this publication?

Other t.:()rrIniellts

N;.1fIle c (hilt Mai )

T[r { parerd. Lia% t'al'e worker, educator. etc..)

City and Cate

lcre I

DJ Care DivisionAdministration tOr n, Mill :11-W

Farnihes. III `XP(.). Box 1182NXashington. I) C 10013

Anenrit-in. Parent (1,Li.i,:=:_-Evaltiatitin

Maple c)r- tJpe here)

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