Tomorrow, September 16th, is National Working Parents Day. More than half of American families have both parents working outside the home, so working parents make up a significant part of our communities. At Wollaston Child Care Center, we appreciate the contributions these families make to our community, and we’re happy to be able to support them with childcare services. A child care center is so much more than a place for parents to leave their children while they’re at work. It’s a support system for working parents.
Here are three of the most important ways childcare services support working parents and their families.
Comfort and Emotional Support
Your children are precious to you, so you don’t want to leave them with just anybody while you’re at work. A good child care center gives parents peace of mind, knowing that their kids are well cared for while parents are at work. It’s nearly impossible to focus on your work and provide for your family when you’re worried about your children all day. Childcare providers like our team at Wollaston Child Care Center give families the comfort and emotional support they need to do their best throughout the day.
Community Support
Child care centers serve as more than a safe, supportive environment for children to spend the day. They also provide a community for families and parents to support each other. It’s often difficult for working parents to connect with other adults in their community. However, there are several other parents in the community who are in the same situation, and child care centers provide an opportunity for these parents to meet and support each other.
Educational and Developmental Support
We all want our children to have the best education possible and meet all their developmental milestones. When we are at home with our children, we do our best to teach them and further their development, but there are only so many hours in the day, especially for working parents. Childcare providers understand that taking care of children is much more than just babysitting. At Wollaston Child Care Center, we designed our programs with the well-being of every child in mind. We provide a safe environment for children where they can continue to learn and develop essential skills.
