byAlma Abell

It can provoke significant anxiety when it comes to choosing child care for your little one. Although there are many centers and individuals that provide childcare in Bloomsburg, PA it is important that you as the parent make the correct choice as there is a fine line between those who can understand and care for children of different temperament, all in the same facility and those who can’t. There are three ways of providing child care:

* In home care

* Care in the home of a family member or trusted friend

* Childcare centers

In home child care can either be live in, such as a full time nanny or day care by a child care provider who comes to your home daily. As well as providing one on one care for your child, these individuals can also help out with routine household chores. There are a few advantages to this solution. The child is raised in familiar surroundings, his or her own home; the parents do not have to get the child dressed and transported to a daycare center and perhaps the child will not be exposed to as many little colds and sniffles that otherwise may be picked up where there are numerous kids.

As good as in-home care is there are also draw backs. The caregiver may get sick or have some crisis or even leave you with very little advance warning. In situations like this you are in trouble. The caregiver will be giving your child care and attention but with no supervision from a family member. If your child is extremely young and not able to communicate you will have no idea of what happens during the day, you will not know if the child is getting the care you wish for or not.

Childcare in Bloomsburg, PA has advantages over home care. Childcare centers are licensed and under strict scrutiny of the authorities. Although the child will not get one-on-one care, the child to caregiver ratio is also regulated which ensures your child is given the care and attention that it needs. Childcare centers are very safe for children as there are a number of staff members who are constantly aware of their wards.

Preschool and childcare in Bloomsburg, PA is available at Busy Little Beavers. Far more than a babysitting service, your child will be exposed to environment that fosters learning.