Tuesday, July 26, 2005

Day Care in Lancaster



In Lancaster PA, a child care center stands out as one that works, is well run and a child-friendly place. It’s been in business since 1915.

The story begins with the children eating macaroni and cheese, ham and stewed tomatoes.
Within the story, the director speaks freely about the huge block grant that helps maintain this center.

There is a description of the four essential play areas with children separated into rooms by age.

Teachers are staying and getting an education which should be happening in every center across the nation.

Everything seems to be on target except for the child. The day care is doing it all right with the exception of the child. Look at the focus, and it’s on the adults. That’s the problem with most day care. It’s stewed tomatoes rather than watermelon.

When you talk today about separating children by age and using the same sixty year old play stations, it’s about adults not children. Read my column at WFIE and see another perspective.

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