If you do, you’re looking for “subsidized” child care. This handout will assist you in your search. There are a variety of child care programs in Alameda County to help low-income parents. It’s important for you to start your search early to find a subsidized program for your child because there are more families who need help than there is money to pay for it.
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Many limited-English speaking caregivers are kind, caring and capable individuals and, by thinking about hiring them, you expand your pool of potential providers.
Continue readingWhat is Parent-Created Child Care
Each of these parents has a different child care situation, but they all have one thing in common – they want child care that is not readily available.
Continue readingA Closer Look at Large Family Child Care Homes
Our Handout, “Choos- ing Family Child Care,” should help you choose a small or large family child care program. But there are some important differences between the two programs which you should consider when looking at a home licensed for 12 or 14 children.
Continue readingSeparating from Infants and Toddlers
Offers suggestions on how to plan for leaving your young child in child care.
Continue readingChanges, Changes and New Beginnings
Preparing children for changing child care situations.
Continue readingWhere and How to Look for a Caregiver to Work in Your Own Home
Suggests where to advertise and how to interview; includes a Sample Agreement for parents and in-home caregivers.
Continue readingYour Rights and Responsibilities as an Employer of an In-Home Caregiver
Gives an overview of considerations for hiring and employing an in-home caregiver, including tips on interviews, reference checks, communication, child rearing issues and health and safety concerns.
Continue readingWhat School-Age Children Need in Child Care – Age 6-8 Years
This handout examines the developmental needs of school-aged children and suggests how best to meet these needs in a child care setting. Designed for both child care providers and families.
Continue readingWhat Preschoolers Need in Child Care – Age 3-5 Years
This handout examines the developmental needs of preschoolers and suggests how these needs can best be met in a child care setting. Designed for both child care providers and families.
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