Finding Childcare

Finding Childcare

            Finding childcare is regarded as a strenuous process that parents are tasked with. The parents of the child must make decisions concerning the various responsibilities required for the successful growth and development of the child. Most often, this is where a childcare professional is called upon by the parents for assistance, as they may be caught up with their respective day-to-day activities. In other cases, one or both parents may decide to sacrifice their jobs, to fully concentrate on the upbringing of the child. This paper seeks to highlight the impacts of these choices on the development of the child in the long run.

One of the most common choices concerning child care is the day-care option. Daycare facilities are simply facilities, such as a private home, which is converted into a specialized childcare facility, where the owner takes care of numerous children during the day. Parents would drop off their children in the morning, then come to pick them in the evening, after work. Daycares offer a suitable alternative to individual childcare, as it takes advantage of the social interaction of many children, which boosts their development (Vermeer, 2017).

Secondly, the utilization of nannies at home is a common option for parents. The nannies offer the availability of in-house childcare services, while the parent is busy with work. The option offers flexibility when it comes to childcare services, as the nanny can even move around the neighborhood with the child. The benefits associated with this option is concerned with the development of trust between the parent and the nanny, as well as between the nanny and the child.

Another suitable option would be a specialized/ professional daycare center, which is similar to a regular daycare facility but offers a more intensive outlook towards the services offered (Vermeer, 2017). These facilities offer professional services, which include specific timetables and an outline of the daily activities in which the children engage in. The benefits associated with these facilities are concerned with the holistic development of the children in various aspects, which include social interactions, ability to communicate with languages (where necessary), among others.

The advantages of the different care provision types are essential to the parent as it can help them in making designs concerning the kind of care to offer their children. Based on the parents’ schedule and commitments, choosing the most appropriate means to provide child care is essential to help in planning for the job and other activities. Different types are suitable for different people based on their financial capability and the flexibility of their schedules. Some may choose to employ a nanny who will stay with the children at home. Others may choose to pay for daycare centers where they can drop-off their children in the morning and pick them up in the evening. The other option is to leave a child in the family care center. All the types offer services that vary significantly depending on the location, availability of resources, and management systems. Thus, a parent can consider the available resources and the anticipated care for their children, while putting into consideration the services to be offered, eventually making an informed decision about the child care type.

References

Vermeer, H. J., & Groeneveld, M. G. (2017). Children’s physiological responses to childcare. Current opinion in psychology, 15, 201-206.