When selecting a Child Care Provider, a family is choosing someone who will:

• Nurture, motivate and challenge their children
• Act accordingly in case of emergency
• Be an example to the children
• Care for the children when they are sick
• Instill the values established by the family, and
• Foster learning through educational and hands on experiences.

A Child Care Provider is responsible for a child’s physical, developmental, emotional, and behavioral needs. On a daily basis, the provider provides basic care such as feeding, bathing, dressing and creating a healthy and safe environment for the children. The provider performs all duties of child care including transporting the children to activities, planning and organizing special activities and play dates, tutoring, and providing other structured, age appropriate activities.

Many providers take children to their doctor’s appointments, pick up groceries, shop for children’s necessaries and supplies, and go to the dry cleaner. Providers are encouraged to maintain a daily log of activities to provide continuity with the parents. As every family is unique, each family is encouraged to develop their expectations with the provider to create a strong, consistent working relationship.