Did you know that one of the ° . most difficult tasks that working ~ ‘A guide to decent daycare parents face‘is finding the right daycare -arrangements for their children?es _ litsancgttempt. to ensure that ‘ohittae doked after in a sale dnd-he hy-chvironment, the Pro- vince of-B.C, has regulated essen- tial staidards’ of cares Provincial Community Care ~ Facilities Licensing Officers have the job of educating caregivers ubout the licensing: process, monitoring H- censed care ‘setlings and investi- “gating complaints, oo An B.C., a person caring for more ‘than 2-children not related o> tolliemselves is. required to have a“license, To parents, licensing - Means that the caregiver has met specific Provincial standards. The | ~~ Lome or facility has: -# a eriminal record check * “© appropriate training “ea first aid certificate ° ~2'a social assessinent "2 So-whit should you look for?” What are your options? There are a..varicly of licensed childcare settings such as. preschools. and CO i i i ois Did you know that... , ~ Courtesy Skeena Health Unit”, - : ie | RRS — childminding. services, large and small group daycare..for . pre- schoolers and infants, . family: dayca Tes, centres: for -before and: after school care, cmergency care. and twenty-four care. Each of: these ‘settings -‘ineet ” different needs for children and funilies. In future, mere of these options will be available to familics in the Northwest: woes ’ When. choosing informal care (the care of. Jor 2 children, or a sibling group): or licensed ‘cure, here are a few tips to follaw: 1. ‘Always make a couple of visits before deciding to leave your child. — oes 2, Ask ff ihe home or centre is licensed. Jt not, why? | > 3, Observe the caregiver, Look for an adult who is respectful of children and understanding. Is the: caregiver comfortable and. open- with. you?. Discuss -the expecta-: ‘tions of each other, | ; 4, Check the ape range and nuniber of children. Ensure that: your child will get that necessary | personal time. . 5. Discuss emergencies. [s the - caregiver insured? Insurance companies will not support egal care.) Has a fire inspection been. conducted? - 6. The physical setting must be sale for children. Does it look’, like an inviting place for a child? What about the outdoor space? 7. A place that is too tidy can - signal rigid contrals. Ask about messy play. Get an idea of the Start Here Be a part of Canada’s original green movement - with kids. Some Gao ¢ j decisions are easier to mak than others..... | TOLSEC c) TOLSEC, the leader in Nortiwest security. 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