You've done the research. You've visited the facility. You've met the teachers. You've made your decision. But now what?
Each year, millions of parents around the world put their children into daycare. And while they, like you, have done their research and found the right school, many are not prepared for what comes next. Having a successful daycare or preschool experience goes beyond picking the school that's right for you and your child. It's about asking the right questions, preparing for the unexpected, taking action, communicating, and so much more!
Feeling overwhelmed? Don't! Dear Daycare Parent has you covered!
Written in a fun, easy-to-understand manner, Dear Daycare Parent provides you with all the information you need to have a great childcare experience. Authors Jackie Rioux and Jo-Ann Parylak, have drawn from their combined forty-five years of childcare experience to bring you over 100 tips and real-life examples, covering everything from drop-off to departure. So don't wait.
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Jackie Rioux has been in the child development field for over twenty-five years, most recently with Knight Hall School in West Hartford, Connecticut where their tradition of delivering a quality child-care experience, since 1929, is still in practice. Prior to joining Knight Hall, Jackie served as Assistant Director of the preschool at the former world-renowned Newington Children s Hospital in Newington, Connecticut. Her vast experience includes all phases of the child-care industry including starting daycare and pre-school programs from scratch. She has had much success in creating learning and cognitive development programs throughout her career and is widely recognized as a leader in her field. Jackie holds a B.A. in Child Development from Central Connecticut State University. Jo-Ann Parylak has over twenty years of experience in early childhood education, working most recently at Knight Hall School in West Hartford, Connecticut, where teachers such as Jo-Ann help foster learning in a non-competitive, loving environment. Prior to joining Knight Hall, Jo-Ann served as a preschool teacher at the Newington Children s Hospital in Newington, Connecticut. During her ten-year career at Newington, Jo-Ann fostered a reputation as a creative storyteller. She is a member of four storytelling organizations: The League for the Advancement of New England Storytelling, The Connecticut Storytelling Association, The National Storytelling Association, and the Healing Story Alliance. Today, Jo-Ann uses her passion for storytelling in her work as a reading tutor for children. She also spent over a decade teaching adults to read as a volunteer with Literacy Volunteers of Greater Hartford. Jo-Ann received her A.S. in Early Childhood Education from Greater Hartford Community College, now known as Capital Community College, in Hartford, Connecticut.
