Community Playthings, manufacturer of many of the beautiful wooden fixtures you'll find at Gretchen's House centers, recently posted an article on what parents should look for as you research care Infant and Toddler center-based care. (We suggest aspiring and current teachers should look for these qualities at centers, too: a classroom and program that takes children's development into account makes it easier to meet children's needs.) The article sums up five key criteria for high-quality care: People, Place, Philosophy, Program, and Parent Involvement. Not to toot our horn, but it's reassuring to find that our program is on board with this esteemed institution's definition of good care.
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