Child Development Dayhomes
Benefits of Family Dayhomes
- Children spend time with the same educator throughout early childhood. This allows the educator to develop a deeper understanding of a child’s strengths and needs and is therefore in a better position to support the child’s learning.
- Children develop a sense of family with their peers. They become a “family of learners” who support and care for each other.
- The living environment reflects family life at home. Noise levels are easier to control.
- Siblings may remain together.
- Older children have the opportunity to take leadership role or serve as mentors.
- Younger children are able to accomplish tasks they could not do without assistance of older children. Older children model problem solving to younger children.
- More personal relationships between parents, children, and educators.
- Fewer situations that bring about comparison since children are at different developmental levels.
- Children are encouraged and invited to make their learning choices.
