Well I think that when you're considering a family-based setting, a family child caregiver, you can actually ask that question. You can be very clear from the very beginning that you're looking for somebody who's going to be available for at least a couple of years. You know, discuss with the directors, spend time with the director and discuss with her what is the record. You can ask for the pay scale and figure out if they're paid very poorly, there might be a problem. And try to work with the director on as much input as you can give on helping those teachers stay at the center.
Relationship is so important.
Well of course, we spend a lot of time in the book talking about the child and the importance of the child's development. You may have a child that needs special support of some kind, which really has special needs. Whereas, for instance, the center may be better equipped to meet those needs than a family child care setting, or vice versa. So there are a number of family issues and geographic and financial issues that have to be a part of the mix. Let's tackle that one.