Home Daycare vs. Commercial Based Programs
Ronnetta Morris
English 121
Instructor
August 14, 2011

Looking for a daycare center for your child is an important decision that many parents are forced to make. It can be a very stressful process for new parents to find a daycare center for their child when it is time to return to work or school. Unwanted stress can be avoided by parents when comparing daycares if there is an outline of what type of questions to ask. When choosing a daycare it should be based on your family’s needs and moral beliefs. Taking the time to research every daycare center of interest will give a clear vision of daily operations and expectations on what the daycare will be able to offer. This experience can be very challenging but knowing these answers to the questions will give parents self-awareness of what type of child care setting is best for their family unit. Parents can return to work, leaving their child with a right fit childcare provider and with a peace of mind after several observations of the daycare programs. There are three basic childcare centers that exist: in-home, religious based and commercial centers. Parents have the option of an in-home daycare, religious program or a commercial based program. No matter what program you choose, children are taken care of in a loving and nurturing manner. Some of the difference between all three types of programs may be alarming but it’s helpful information. In-home daycares have a capacity cap to care for fewer children because of the amount of space that a home might have. Most in-home environments share daycare space with family members of the house. A smaller environment can best fit the individual needs of student that might be developmentally or emotionally challenge allowing that child to not be overwhelmed with bright colors or a bunch of children being