For many working parents, leaving their child at a daycare often results in guilt. Parents are often conflicted in balancing their professional and personal lives.
A 2019 study by the National Center for Education Statistics stated that among children in a weekly non-parental care arrangement, 62 percent were attending a day care center, preschool, or prekindergarten (center-based care).
But here are reasons why daycare is a good option for working parents and their children.
Creates Routine
Routines center on predictability and schedules, allowing children to feel safe and secure. The keyword here is repetition and consistency. Daycare programs focus on structured activities with timelines like eating, structured play-based exploration, and napping. Celebree School takes an individualized approach to learning, meeting each child where they are, fostering language development, and building the confidence they need to explore, play, and grow.
Improves Socialization
One of the biggest benefits of attending a daycare is the opportunity to socialize. In daycare, children learn the foundations of effective communication by being surrounded by peers and interacting with skilled educators. Socialization supports child behavior by teaching them how to share, take turns, form friendships, and solve problems. Focusing on socialization at an early age enables children to learn how to become a part of a community where they can communicate their needs, listen to others, and respect boundaries.
Nurtures Play Skills
Psychologists find that children learn best through play. ChildCare.gov underscores children’s need to play every day as it allows them to be active, calm their minds, follow their own ideas, pretend, be creative, and build physical, social, and intellectual skills. They also emphasize that the main way a young child learns is through play. Daycare, through the guidance of skilled teachers, offers structured play that includes story time, role playing, crafts, games, exploration, and other supervised activities to help a child expand their imagination and find unique solutions to different scenarios.
Enhances School Readiness
A 2002 study by the Economic Opportunity Institute found a link between early learning, care, and school readiness. It stated that “upon starting kindergarten, children who completed preschool programs were significantly more advanced in key areas of development – language and literacy, creativity, music and movement, initiative and social skills.”
The smooth transition may be attributed to a child’s exposure to structured learning, group activities, and following directions, which were taught in daycare.
Choosing the right childcare is one of the most important decisions a parent can make. At Celebree School, we’re here to make that choice easier. Our nurturing environment, experienced educators, and individualized learning approach help your child develop essential skills while feeling safe, confident, and loved every step of the way. Discover how Celebree can help your little one grow, learn, and thrive by contacting us to schedule a visit today!
