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Main Page Site Index Getting Pregnant Pregnancy Parenting Pregnancy and Parenting Journals Fertility Nutrition Pregnant Moms Morning Sickness Women's Health Child Health	The Child Care Corner The Child Care corner has been created to help you become more informed about the issues surrounding finding quality child care for your children. There are many different things to take into consideration when looking for a day care center for your child and it is our hope that these articles will help you become more knowledgeable on the whole topic. The Labor of Love has teamed up with KidCare.net to help you find a child care provider in your area! You can search their database using City and State, Zip Codes, Age Range of your Children and the type of care you are looking for, either Day Care Centers or Inhome Child Care. NAEYC Early Childhood Program Accreditation- This link explains what Accreditation is all about and why you should consider choosing a program that has the NAEYC accreditation. It also has an address to contact to find out about accredited centers near you. What Research Tells Us About NAEYC Accreditation- A research paper that explores the benefits, for your child, in an NAEYC accredited center. Busy Parent's Guide To Child Care- This document is courtesy of the National PTA and discusses various forms of child care, in home and out-of-home care, and what you should be looking for in a good care environment. A Child Care Primer For Parents- Describes how to begin the search for child care and how to choose a good program. Give Your Child Something That Will Last a Lifetime- Quality Child Care- A great article about finding child care. Covers issues of the steps to take when looking for child care, accreditation, and other relevant issues. How Can Parents Find A High Quality Preschool Program?- This article provides a multitude of things to look for and questions to ask while you are visiting a potential preschool. Developmentally Appropriate Practice- Three of the biggest buzz words in Quality child care centers are Developmentally Appropriate Practice. This article talks about what Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP) is all about. 10 Signs of a Great Preschool- This article lists ten items that you should look for in a good preschool program. Top 10 Signs of a Good Kindergarten Classroom- This article lists the ten things you should look for in a kindergarten class. What Should Preschoolers Be Taught?- This article discusses four categories that should be considered when discussing the topic of preschool curriculum. What Should Young Children Be Learning?- This is a more in depth article, which includes the four categories which were mentioned in the previous article, regarding what types of things young children should be learning. An Important Bond: Your Child and Your Caregiver- This article discusses the importance of care giver bonding and lists several ways in which you can help to strengthen that bond. Parents as Partners in Children's Learning- This article discusses the need for, and ways to facilitate, parent/care-giver mutual respect. Toys: Tools for Learning - This article discusses the ways in which toys help to facilitate a child's development.