On Jun 16th, a toddler at a daycare in Chapel Hill, NC was left in a hot vehicle for several hours due to an oversight of one of the day care providers workers. To make matters worse, the center did not call 911, but brought the child to her parents after spending hours in temperatures upwards of 100 degrees with her soaked clothes in a bag. The parents allege that the daycare staff offered her coupons and freebies so that…
Did you know that the day care movement originated with the welfare and reform movements of the 19th century? Because of this, billions of children have spent time with day care providers at some point in their lives to help parents manage both their careers and their families. However, we know more now about how children grow and develop now than we did in the 19th century: we know that a two year old child is more active at this…
Childcare in the workplace can be a risky venture. When an employer offers childcare, it can be more cost effective and efficient to leave your child there, but it is not always the right call. Here are three things you should check out before you drop off your child: 1. Make Sure the Corporate Daycare is Conducive to Intellectual Growth In the first few years of a child’s life, the child learns far faster and more efficiently than they will…
