More than a Nanny, Daycare or School...

What You Should Know

All children have 5 childcare needs that are vital to their health and happiness. Internationally recognized Dr. Brazelton and Dr. Greenspan define these needs as:

• ongoing nurturing relationships
• tailored experiences
• limits and structure
• protection from harm
• varied developmental experiences

More than Childcare

Your TeacherCaregiver will not only handle the daily care of your child, but will also provide developmental activities such as:

• storytelling and language games
• music and movement play
• arts and crafts
• nurturing and engaging interactions
• sensory introductions
• muscle building and health-related play
• neighborhood field trips and play dates
• other tailored activities that foster social, emotional, cognitive and physical development.

TeacherCare can ensure that all of your child's essential needs are met and your child's natural interests are developed.

Group Settings

A daycare center can be in a church basement, private home, stand-alone facility, or anything in between. Centers can care for your child all day, either full-time or part-time. Most parents choose daycare centers based on cost or the belief that daycare helps socialize their children. Research, in fact, shows that children under three do not benefit from large group settings.

One-on-One Home Care

• Nannies
  Nannies generally provide daily care and child-related chores and errands. Nannies are typically not trained to educate your child.
• Au Pairs
  An au pair is a foreign national between 18 and 26 years of age and enrolled in a cultural exchange program to learn another language and provide limited childcare services for up to 12 months.