They serve nutritious meals and snacks and use these as an opportunity to teach the children good eating habits and responsibility for cleaning up after themselves. They also see to it that the children have proper rest periods. They spot children who may be getting sick or showing signs of emotional or developmental problems and bring these to the parents' attention. Working conditions Working conditions vary. Childcare facilities may range from a single poorly furnished room to a large, beautifully equipped building.
Some facilities accommodate a few children, others a hundred or more.
Childcare centers may be in private homes, churches, and on premises of universities, businesses, or other organizations that provide care for employees' children. Others are in new or remodeled buildings used exclusively for childcare. Childcare centers are open year round. Many are open 12 hours a day. However, many work part time or have staggered hours.