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A parent's guide to locating responsible child care : discover how to create a safer environment for your child
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A parent's guide to locating responsible child care : discover how to create a safer environment for your child

Author: Ronald R Capps; SafeguardChildren.org.
Publisher: Skidmore, MO : Masters Level Pub., 2007.
Edition/Format:   Book : English
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Document Type: Book
All Authors / Contributors: Ronald R Capps; SafeguardChildren.org.
ISBN: 9780980165708 0980165709
OCLC Number: 213357978
Description: xi, 83 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Contents: Dedication --
Six things this book will help you achieve --
Table of contents --
Introduction --
1. Types of child care --
Types of child care --
Babysitters --
Nannies --
Maternity nannies --
Mother's helpers --
Au-pairs --
Day care (crèche, after school) --
Pre-school (nursery school) --
In-home care --
Out-of-home care --
Child care facilities --
Child care center helpful tips --
Children with special needs --
2. What parents should know --
What makes a good babysitter? --
Your responsibilities as a parent --
Your responsibilities as the employer --
Employing a babysitter --
Conducting interviews --
Important questions to ask during an interview --
Post-interview check list --
Questions to ask applicant's references --
Choosing a babysitter --Hiring a nanny --
Childcare agencies --
Word of mouth --
Local shops --
Student placement --
First contact with prospective nanny --
Preparing for the first interview --
The first interview --
Resume --
Meet all candidates --
The second interview, involve the family --
What did everyone think? --
Employing a nanny --
Trial period --
Hiring a daycare provider checklist --
First things first --
Basic policy --
Health & safety --
Physical environment --
Emotional environment --
Educational environment --
Parent involvement --
Choosing other child care programs or facilities --
The fine print --
3. Quick reference kit --
Babysitter quick reference kit --
Safety precautions --
Parent instructions --
Additional safety points --
Child care center helpful reminders --
Child care safety checklist --
Safety tips for sleeping babies --
Why follow these tips? --
Toy safety tips --
Read the label --
4. Child abuse --
Child abuse --
Physical abuse --
Emotional abuse --
Neglect --
General neglect --
Severe neglect --
Sexual abuse --
What do I do if I suspect my child has been sexually abused? --
Creating a positive atmosphere --
Leaving your child with another adult --
5. Putting it all together --
How to screen any child care provider --
The step-by-step process --
Making your final selection --
Conclusion --
National child care programs --
Child care and development state resources & funds directory --
Toll-free child abuse reporting directory --
Additional resources --
Glossary of terms --
Photo credits --
Acknowledgments --
About the author.
Other Titles: Responsible child care
Responsibility: Ronald R. Capps and SafeguardChildren.org.

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