Organized and administered by parents, who set policy, program goals, hire director or head teacher, and manage finances. Parents often assist in the classroom for a designated period of time. Most serve preschool-age children. Usually has planned, formal program of activities. More control can be exerted over your child's care than in other center-based care.
Costs are less.
Your child receives the stimulation of other children. Care is likely to be reliably available. May be difficult to ensure ongoing commitment from all parents. Possible differences of opinion over organization and administration. M.P.H. Published by McKessonHBOC Clinical Reference Systems.