Childcare

Question 1

Factors to consider when choosing childcare

Answer 1

Price (after balancing, might be more economical for one parent to stay home)
Environment (inside/outside home, hygienic and safe)
Age and needs of child (might benefit them to see other kids, special needs)
Convenience (to work/home and of working hours)
Experience and qualifications (capable)

Question 2

Desirable characteristics of a childminder

Answer 2

Love of children
Provide engaging activities promote development and learning
Secure, safe, happy environment
Good health, free from physical and mental illness
Willing to maintain good communication w parents

Question 3

Advantages of childminder

Answer 3

Child’s home = familiar = more time in mornings
One on one time, individual care and attention
Less susceptible to illness away from other kids
Flexible around parents schedule
Less expensive

Question 4

Disadvantages of childminders

Answer 4

No back up if they’re sick
May not have training/qualifications
Rearing methods may differ eg discipline. (Tension with parents. Confusion with children)
Difficult to monitor especially if kids can’t talk

Question 5

Desirable characteristic of a crèche

Answer 5

Indoor and outdoor spaces
Sanitation, lighting, heating
Accessible
Safe and hygienic (separate areas)
Trained workers
Adult to child ratio
Wide variety of resources eg age appropriate toys (eg no Lego for babies)

Question 6

Advantages of crèches

Answer 6

Qualified staff
Stimulating environment 
Health and safety regulations 
Reliable working hours
Interaction w other kids eg sharing, listening

Question 7

Disadvantages of crèches

Answer 7

Hard to settle into bustling environment 
Reduced one to one
Increased susceptibility of illness
Strict opening hours not flexible
Expensive