Parents express a strong sense of responsibility for their children, trusting no one as much as themselves to care for them. They are convinced that very young children need the attention of someone who truly cherishes them. Funding for this project was provided by The Danforth Foundation, The Ford Foundation, The David and Lucile Packard Foundation, and the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation. Distrust of Day Care Parents with children five and under show a wide-ranging discomfort with group day care. Seventy-eight percent believe it is usually best if they rely on a grandparent or other close relative if they need child care.
Parents say that day care can provide good care.
They believe we need high quality day care for families who need it. They even say day care has some benefits, such as teaching children how to get along with other kids. What to do if a child isn t developing normally. You should not rely on this information as a substitute for personal medical attention, diagnosis or hands-on treatment. If you are concerned about your health or that of a child's, please consult your family's health care provider immediately and do not wait for a response from our professionals.