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Essay / The Pros and Cons of Family Child Care - 1034
Another advantage of family child care is that family child care provides a “family style” setting » smaller which can help some children feel more comfortable than in daycare. (Family Day Care Services, 2014) “Children attending family day care will benefit from one-on-one care, which is especially important during their first year of life. » A home daycare, usually run by at least one or two teachers, can provide individualized care and support. At home, children develop close relationships with each other and with their caregiver. Building good relationships with other children teaches social skills. It is easier to meet a child's personal needs in a smaller group. This allows home child care providers to teach children more quickly because they feel comfortable in their environment. Children explore and learn in a calm and controlled environment, unlike the rowdiness and lack of control in a daycare where the educator must focus on more than one child. Home daycares generally have fewer children to care for, limiting children's exposure to illness and providing more attention to each child. Family day care is also a great option if parents have children with behavioral problems. If a child with behavioral problems goes to a care center, he might be confused by all the commotion whereas in a more family environment, his needs would be met..