ROANOKE TIMES
Copyright (c) 1996, Roanoke Times
DATE: Sunday, August 11, 1996 TAG: 9608120013
SECTION: CURRENT PAGE: NRV4 EDITION: NEW RIVER VALLEY
Day-care professionals recommend parents visit a day-care provider they might be considering and look for these qualities:
* 1. Frequent, positive warm interactions among adults and children.
* 2. Planned learning activities appropriate to children's age and development, such as block building, painting, reading stories, dress-up, and active, outdoor play.
* 3. Specially trained teachers.
* 4. Enough adults to respond to individual children.
* 5. Many varied age-appropriate materials.
* 6. A healthy and safe environment for children.
* 7. Nutritious meals and/or snacks.
* 8. Regular communication with parents who are welcome visitors at all times.
* 9. Effective administration.
* 10. Ongoing, systematic evaluation of each child.
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