What are the 3 most important characteristics a caregiver can have? I train caregivers for a state program and we go over this in a session but I'd like to get some feedback from parents who've been there. Thanks!!!
2006-12-06 01:51:55 · 11 answers · asked by stargirl 4 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
For me the three important things are:
Patience and understanding.
Open communication.
Loving environment.
I have had my children, 8 and 4, in different childcare settings and have come to really appreciate honesty about the settings.
If my child was injured, I like to know the truth not a softened version.
When my child was having issues about her biological father, her childcare provider helped her talk about it and was very understanding when she didn't want to play.
2006-12-06 02:02:00 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am a parent of a 7 month old son and I watch between 1 and 2 other kids in my home most days. I am not a daycare -- just a home care babysitter. I am a nurse that decided to be a stay-at-home mom after my son was born....I just couldn't bear the thought of putting him in someone elses' care all day. Now, to answer your question. I would say the three most important characteristics a caregiver can have is: 1) loving / kind/ compassionate personality.... 2) intellectually stimulating.... 3) honest / trustworthy / integrity in caring for my child to see they have needs met and are not ignored or neglegted.
2006-12-06 01:58:49 · answer #2 · answered by Ducky S 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well my daughter goes to a larger facility so it's not just one caregiver. But what I like the most about our favorite one is the fact that she treats each kid like they're her grandchild almost. My daughter LOVES her and runs up to her to give her a hug every morning...and she will stop what she's doing for that hug when she can. I also like the fact that she actually plays with them...I know that when you have multiple kids in your care that's tough but this woman will organize a little area and get down on the floor and take turns playing with each one of the children. I think that's wonderful.
2006-12-06 04:28:50 · answer #3 · answered by evilangelfaery919 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Patience
Caring
creative
I know that most providers these days have an educational background, but some don't.
The daycare that I have my kids in require at least a BS in some sort of Education/Child Development field.
They do an amazing job and my son is just about ready for kindergarten next fall. They make learning fun and it also helps me to teach him and review the things that he has learned. He is excited to learn and is looking forward to starting school.
2006-12-06 02:03:14 · answer #4 · answered by angie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They need to be nurturing and have common sense. I remember one of my daughters past day cares. It was her first week there and I walk in and she was alone on the diaper changing table naked. The teacher was across the room talking with the other teacher. My daughter was 9 months old and left alone on a high place! I never returned to that place again. Also they need good communication skills with the parents. I hate it when I pick up my child and the teacher ignores me and doesn't let me know what she did that day.
2006-12-06 01:56:43 · answer #5 · answered by irish20 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Prolly a Disney Movie. Maybe Toy Story (like the first poster). Perhaps Nemo. But unfortunately my daughter doesn't gravitate toward those movies first. She likes Scooby Doo and I really dislike that show. But it's her favorite.
2016-05-22 23:53:46 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The willingness to be monitored by cameras and the tape used in criminal proceedings if necessary. Their signature on a release form to be investigated thoroughly before they are hired. And a drug sample, including alcohol, taken at random.
2006-12-06 02:06:09 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Safety is number one. Also a stable personality & professionalism, dont want one who gets stressed easily. Warmth and good with children is also high up there. Also consistency in displince and working with parents is good. Organization is huge too. And creativity. Plus you of course want them to stay healthy also, dont want a sickly caregive.
2006-12-06 02:03:15 · answer #8 · answered by lillilou 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, I think that your first impression does make a difference. i think the mannerism the person has shows how they may interact with your child, how they present theirselves as in apperance( if they look clean and well groomed they are more than likely to keep your child that way) and how they interact with others while your are present.
2006-12-06 01:58:21 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Patience would have to be one of the top ones.
2006-12-06 01:53:42 · answer #10 · answered by angelbaby 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋