| Description |
1 online resource (x, 293 pages) |
| Contents |
Your family's need for childcare -- Childcare alternatives -- The importance of quality childcare -- Day care centers and preschools -- Family day care -- Evaluating out-of-home care -- Locating nannies -- The hiring process -- Employment issues -- Au pairs -- Using relatives as childcare givers -- After-school care -- Childcare during summer vacation -- Childcare options for the night shift -- Backup childcare -- Government assistance -- Employer assistance -- Helping your child adjust -- Maintaining a good relationship with the childcare provider -- Monitoring the childcare situation -- Resolving problems with the caregiver -- Harmful or abusive situations -- Terminating the childcare relationship -- The special needs child -- The work-at-home parent -- The single parent -- Transportation during childcare |
| Summary |
Annotation Many families benefit from the help of childcare providers every day. With over 80,000 childcare facilities in the United States, finding the best childcare solution can be daunting, stressful and costly-both emotionally and financially. The Childcare Answer Book examines the options available and gives you straightforward, easy-to-use advice on finding the best arrangement that works for you and your child. The Childcare Answer Book makes tough decisions easy.-When should I start my search for childcare? -Where can I go to verify credentials or licenses? -What do I need to look for in evaluating a childcare provider? -How do I check the references? -How can I make the cost of childcare more affordable? -What can I do to ensure that my child will be safe? The Childcare Answer Book is y our guide to the right choice, whether you are looking into childcare for the first time or changing your current situation |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
English |
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Print version record |
| Subject |
Child care -- United States -- Handbooks, manuals, etc
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Child care services -- United States -- Handbooks, manuals, etc
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Children of working parents -- Care -- United States -- Handbooks, manuals, etc
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Child care
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Child care services
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Children of working parents -- Care
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United States
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| Genre/Form |
Handbooks and manuals
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| LC no. |
2005014027 |
| ISBN |
1572484829 |
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9781572484825 |
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9781402232336 |
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1402232330 |
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1281824909 |
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9781281824905 |
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9786611824907 |
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6611824901 |
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1423722957 |
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9781423722953 |
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