| Child's Play Home |Much More for Thought | All in a Day's Work All in a Day's Work (or The Secret Life of a Child Care Provider!)     A Child Care Provider. . . . . Gives hugs and kisses and fixes "boo-boo's"; Keeps a record of your child's attendance; Plans nutritious meals and snacks around Canada's Food Guide; Keeps parents informed of their child's progress on a daily basis; Laughs at all their silly Knock-Knock jokes! Doesn't laugh when a child is trying to be serious; Can tell you at any given moment what a parent owes her! Wipes spills and mops the floor; Keeps a record of all expenses for tax purposes; Encourages individuality in each child; Shops for food and art supplies; Colors, paints and glues; Cleans up after coloring, painting and gluing! Provides age appropriate activities for the children; Prepares lunch and two snacks each day; Cleans up after lunch and two snacks each day! Is prepared for unannounced visits from the Licensing Department; Offers a drink to a thirsty child; Changes diapers and clothing when soiled; Helps children respect the personal feelings and property of others; Plans a flexible daily program that responds to the needs and interests of the children Gives snuggles and cuddles whenever they are needed Encourages good behavior and redirects when necessary Schedules and practices monthly Fire Drills Finds missing puzzle pieces and fixes broken toys Settles an argument over a favored toy! Plans her day around other families schedules Promotes good health and safety habits Maintains a safe, clean and tidy home environment Builds giant skyscrapers with lego and duplo Gives praise and recognition for a job well done! Dries tears and chases away fears Promotes creativity in all children Attends seminars and special training sessions to enhance skills Plans special days for children's birthdays and holidays Sings nursery rhymes and other silly songs Sings the "Cleanup Song" over and over and over.... Plays games and "let's pretend" Reads a favorite story Answers the proverbial question "Why?" a hundred times a day! Encourages self-help skills Helps a child learn self control Uses quiet and respectful tones when angry Watches a puppet show and applauds in all the right places! During nap time, plans activities for tomorrow, as she gulps down her lunch! Maintains a current First Aid Certificate for Emergency Child Care Encourages family to participate in her program Is a great listener for parents who are in need of reassurance Attends meetings of the local Child Care Resource and Referral Office Gives rides in the wagon and pushes on the swing! And somehow through all of this, finds the time for her own family at the end of a busy day! Author Unknown   *Beary* special thanks to for the wonderful graphics for this page. Copyright © 1999-   Child's Play  All rights reserved.