Childcare Options

Question 1

parental leave (4)

Answer 1

• allows mother or father to take parental leave for one full year following the birth of a child or adoption
• may divide parental leave so one parent is with the child while others working
• those who have worked long enough at one job and have paid the required number of employment insurance premiums for eligible
• part-time workers and those with a history of job changes aren’t eligible

Question 2

flex hours

Answer 2

-allow parents to determine which part of the day fire their child’s schedule best

Question 3

nanny care

Answer 3

-in a child’s home

Question 4

family child care home

Answer 4

• care provided by one caregiver in their home
• can be licensed or u licensed
• an arrangement in which a person cares for 4 under the age of 12, including the caregivers own children in a private home
• more than 5 kids requires a license

Question 5

unlicensed family care (3)

Answer 5

• affordable, convenient, and most available
• parents cannot be assured of health, safety, or quality of care
• no guarantee that a caregiver will continue to provide care year after year

Question 6

licensed family care (4)

Answer 6

• learning contributes to the health, safety, and well being of children
• activities promote physical, social, emotional and intellectual development
• staff is assessed for child care
• coordinators for their suitability to provide care

Question 7

child care centres (7)

Answer 7

• on a half day, full day, evening, or overnight basis
• infant care: under 12-18 months
• toddler care: 12/18-2.5/3 years old
• preschool care: 3-5 years old
• school age care: 5-12 years old
• can be set up in schools, factories, businesses, communities, homes, or any other approved facility
• subsidies may be available for low income families

Question 8

advantages of child care centres (6)

Answer 8

• high numbers of qualified staff available
• parents can expect that their child will receive an acceptable standard of care
• families are short of regular government inspections required nutritious meals and snacks, specified health and hygiene procedures, programming to ensure find/gross motor activities
• environment must meet standards of proper lighting, fencing, playground structures, security
• insures no corporal punishment

Question 9

advantages of family child care home (5)

Answer 9

• informal and provides care for a small group of children and encourages parents give her partnership
• is provided in the family like setting for children of all ages
• children from same family can be cared for together
• often close to school, in all neighborhood
• hours can be flexible

Question 10

legal ratios of caregiver to children (3)

Answer 10

• infants 1:4
• preschoolers 1:8
• school age 1:15