Today I welcome guest contributor Gayle J. Justynski, with over 20 years of experience working on behalf of young children as a teacher, director, and regulator. She shares her helpful advice on what to look for when choosing the right preschool for your child and family.
The early years are important for a child’s brain development and can affect how they continue to learn later on in life. That makes choosing a quality child care and early learning program very important. Finding consistent, quality child care that meets a family’s individual needs can be one of the most challenging aspects of [...]
The current state of our economy has thrust many changes onto families in terms of work and finances. Families may need to reassess what type of childcare they need, finding something that fits their needs and budget. Nicole Joel Roswall, a local coordinator for Cultural Care in Rhode Island, shares why an au pair may [...]
By Katy Killilea Years of experience, sympathy for children, first-aid certification . . . what makes a great babysitter? For their first few years, our kids’ only babysitters were their grandparents. But grandparents have a habit of going off to Hawaii when they might be needed. So we have had to branch out, and we’ve [...]
Finding quality childcare for your baby can be a challenging task. Here are a few sites that may help in your search for an arrangement that meets your needs: • www.optionsforfamilies.org Options for Working Families is a nonprofit organization that provides a computerized database of licensed childcare providers in Rhode Island. • www.sittercity.com Sittercity.com helps [...]
