The Unofficial GuideTM to Childcare by Douglas, Ann;

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Childcare has always been a concern for parents. There are more than 20 million U.S. households with young children, more than half of whom receive care from someone other than the parents.

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Childcare has always been a concern for parents. There are more than 20 million U.S. households with young children, more than half of whom receive care from someone other than the parents. So how exactly is a mother and/or a father to wade through the options to determine what's right for their family? The Unofficial Guide to Childcare can help set minds at ease with its unbiased, street-smart style and practical tools to help parents interview caregivers and evaluate childcare facilities. From assessing a particular child's needs to finding a caregiver, assessing health and safety practices to noticing warning signs in daycare facilities, to transitioning a child into daycare, this guide will aid parents as they make one of the biggest decisions of their lives.

The inside scoop? for when you want more than the official line! Nothing is more important to you than the welfare of your children, especially when you can't be at home with them yourself. But with so many childcare options?daycare centers, family daycare providers, baby-sitters, nannies, au pairs, and others?it's difficult to zero in on exactly the kind of care your child needs at a price you can afford. You need to know who you can trust. You want the inside scoop. The Unofficial Guide^? to Childcare gives savvy consumers like you a foolproof appraisal of everything you need to know to get peace of mind?with unbiased recommendations that are not influenced by any company, product, or organization. This book, like every Unofficial Guide,^? is intensively inspected by the Unofficial Panel of Experts, a team of top-notch childcare professionals. They ensure that you are armed with the most up-to-date insider information available on childcare, and are told exactly what the Official establishment doesn't want you to know. In this Unofficial Guide,^? you get: Vital Information that other sources can't or won't reveal?from where to find the best childcare to how much it really costs. Insider Secrets on how to evaluate and choose out-of-home childcare options, how to investigate potential caregivers, and what to do if you suspect child abuse or neglect. Money-Saving Techniques that help you set a reasonable salary for your at-home caregiver and take advantage of tax breaks for your childcare costs. Time-Saving Tips designed to help you find the best possible childcare situation in the shortest amount of time. The Latest Trends in childcare arrangements?even for children with special needs. Handy Checklists and Charts to help you coordinate your childcare schedule with the rest of your family life.

Tartalomjegyzék:

The Unofficial Guide Reader's Bill of Rights.

The Unofficial Guide Panel of Experts.

Introduction: The Truth About America's Childcare Crisis.

I. The Facts About Childcare in America.

1. The Dirty Little Secret.

2. Where the Childcare Is.

3. And What It Costs.

II. The Truth About Out-of-Home Childcare.

4. A Bird's-Eye View of Your Out-of-Home Childcare Options.

5. Evaluating Your Out-of-Home Childcare Options.

III. The Lowdown on In-Home Childcare.

6. A Bird's-Eye View of Your In-Home Childcare Options.

7. Evaluating Your In-Home Childcare Options.

8. The Fine Print: Your Responsibilities as an Employer.

IV. Sticky Situations and How to Handle Them.

9. An Ounce of Prevention.

10. A Pound of Cure.

V. Solutions Unlimited.

11. Finding Care for Your Special Needs Child.

12. Other Special Circumstances.

13. Breastfeeding and Working.

VI. The Perils of Part-Time Childcare.

14. Finding Part-Time Childcare.

15. Finding Care for Your School-Aged Child.

VII. Happily Ever After?

16. Reducing the Stress of Being a Working Parent.

A. Glossary.

B. Resource Guide.

C. Recommended Reading List.

D. Important Documents.

E. Important Statistics.

Index.