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Center-based care may also be labeled child or daycare centers, nursery schools, or preschools. These facilities care for children in groups. They may have different sponsors, including universities, schools, churches, social service agencies, independent owners or chains, and employers. Many parents choose center-based care because they believe the presence of multiple... Read More
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...caregivers, larger groups of children, and state inspections make them both safer and more dependable. Some parents also consider these types of centers a better learning environment for their children.

The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) issues recommendations relating to the organization and structure of daycare centers, particularly those that provide care for infants and toddlers. These recommendations are considered to be the minimum standards a daycare center should observe. Their recommendations concerning staff to child ratios are as follows:

There should be no more than four infants per caregiver, and no more than eight infants per one group of children in center-based care.There should be no more than four young toddlers (12-24 months) per caregiver, with a maximum of 12 young toddlers and three caregivers per group. They recommend there be no more than six older toddlers (24-36 months) per caregiver, and a maximum of 12 older toddlers and two caregivers per group.

Some of the advantages of center-based care are:

·The staff are trained and supervised. ·There are more resources and equipment available. ·Care is still available when a staff member is absent. ·The centers are more likely to be licensed and subject to state regulation. ·Children in center-based care demonstrate slightly better cognitive development than those cared for in homes, possibly because they have more opportunities to interact with other children and are exposed to more learning materials.

Some of the disadvantages of center-based care are:

·The costs are higher than for other types of care. ·The background of staff can vary greatly, and there is often greater staff turnover. Larger groups of children may mean less individual attention for the child. ·There is a greater likelihood of exposure to communicable illnesses.
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