Children in my child care benefit from the high-quality experiences in numerous ways. Since high quality care involves consistent, dependable caregiver with the skills and education to provide a  learning-rich, developmentally appropriate environment, parents benefit from knowing that their children are in good hands, allowing them to workproductively. Research has shown that high-quality caregivers support children not only in their educational growth, but also in their social and emotional development, which is so critical in this pivotal time of life.

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