Non-residential facility, built or converted for the purpose of caring for children. Number of caregivers per number of children varies from state to state. Your child may have two or three caregivers throughout the day, but one should be designated as the primary caregiver. Field trips, special activities such as gymnastics, computer or language classes offered. Center owned van or bus driven by staff.
Director is an employee of the corporation.
The director oversees the daily operations of the center. The degree of control she has in determining center policy and programs will depend on the size of the corporation. Julie This is good info for Mom's entering the work force and placing children into the care of others for the first time. For a complete listing of article comments, questions, and other discussions related to Julie Renaud's Child Care Information topic, please visit the Discussions page . Used under License.