7 Key factors needed to make a great daycare
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- Created on: 11-12-12 13:59
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- 7 key factors needed to make a great day care centre.
- Low child to staff ratio
- The NICHD study found that staff could provide sensitive care only if the ratios were as low as 3:1
- Minimal Staff Turnover
- When there is minimal staff turnover this makes children feel more secure. When staff come and go children may fail to form attachments or be upset when staff leave
- Sensitive Care
- The NICHD study found that 23% of staff have highly sensitive care, 50% gave moderately sensitive care and 20% were emotionally deatched
- Qualified staff
- The higher the qualifications, particularly of the manager of the centre, the sociable and happy the children are.
- A structured day
- Good quality care should involve a structure with free time and some structured activities such as drawing. Routine helps children feel safe/
- Stimulation
- There need to be lots of toys, looks and interactions.
- Verbal interaction
- Regular conversation helps cement relationships.
- Low child to staff ratio
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