Choosing Quality Child Care : The American Red Cross Search Guide [Paperback]

American Red Cross Badger Chapter (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 2001 | ISBN-10: 0971076006 | ISBN-13: 978-0971076006 | Edition: Revised

Choosing Quality Child Care is a guide for parents on how to identify and choose a child care provider that meets their needs and preferences. Written by child care experts and experienced American Red Cross instructors, Choosing Quality Child Care contains information on the types of child care, paying for child care, and what to look for as indicators of quality child care. A seven-step process for completing the search is supplemented by tools and resources, such as observation checklists and interview forms.

Editorial Reviews

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"...Choosing Quality Child Care has helped our staff make quality choices, and that helps our business." -- Dawn Wood, President, Wood Communications Group, Madison, WI

"I appreciated the screening questions section. It helped me think about what was really important to me regarding his care." -- Barbara Anderson,Communications Director, Children's Trust Fund

"The American Red Cross Choosing Quality Child Care guide promises benefits for businesses as well as parents..." -- William Nitzke, University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics, Madison, WI

Choosing Quality Child Care becomes an essential tool in the hands of parents seeking quality care for their children. -- Nan Brien, Associate Director, Wisconsin Council on Children and Families, Inc.

This is a very useful tool and one that I recommend to libraries and any organization involved in child care. -- Helen Taylor, Librarian, Salt Lake City Public Library

From the Publisher

The American Red Cross has been a respected leader in public health and safety for more than 100 years. Now we have developed a self-study guide for parents called Choosing Quality Child Care. It is a resource to help parents sort through the array of child care choices, and make quality, confident decisions.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 161 pages
• Publisher: Amer Red Cross Badger Chapter; Revised edition (April 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0971076006
• ISBN-13: 978-0971076006
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,980,551 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Parent Guide Proves To Be Excellent Resource, April 30, 2001

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Valerie Edwards (Madison, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Choosing Quality Child Care : The American Red Cross Search Guide (Paperback)

Deciding on child care is a major concern for parents. The Badger Chapter of the American Red Cross has done a remarkable job of providing a resource that will help parents through this difficult process. Well researched and tested this guide utilizes checklists and questions to assist parents in making informed and intelligent decisions on the type of care they wish to have for their child/children. I would highly recommend this resource to any parent who is grappling with the need to find reliable, safe care for their child/children.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Child Care Search Guide Proves Value, May 14, 2001

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Mark L. Hendrickson (Madison, WI, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Choosing Quality Child Care : The American Red Cross Search Guide (Paperback)

Choosing Quality Child Care, from the American Red Cross, is packed with useful information and lots of worksheets to help parents navigate this most important of searches. The 161-page soft-covered book includes many definitions, and even has a section to help parents define their child care preferences. Once this important step is accomplished, parents can set their sights on finding the type of child care that best meets the needs of the family. Because it's difficult for any one parent to remember all the details about what to look for when visiting with potential child care providers or centers, Choosing Quality Child Care includes everything from telephone questions, to what to watch for during an on-site visit. Of special help throughout the book are "Smart Tips for Parents." These notes, in the margins throughout the text, include many helpful hints and other insights to help parents in their search. There are few searches as significant as this. Choosing Quality Child Care goes a long way in helping new parents sift through lots of information and lots of choices. It is a book that has value to new parents in communities throughout the United States.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great resource, May 11, 2001

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Marnie & Josh Defosset (Santa Cruz, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Choosing Quality Child Care : The American Red Cross Search Guide (Paperback)

Choosing Quality Child Care is a great resource for parents to learn how to go about getting good child care. I learned what child care options are available and how to pick the best one for my needs. I learned good questions to ask providers and what to look for when I visit a site. I also learned how to find out about the local licensing procedures in my area. This is a must for a first time parent. (A great shower gift too!) Even experienced parents will find this a great resource!!