Option #2
Out of home child care
My child is interacting with groups of other children and teachers who are responsible for their care.
benefits
1
Kids get social development and interaction with other kids
2
Higher quality of teaching, especially for kids with special needs
3
Parents have time to work
4
Parents aren't responsible for planning logistics (activities, plans for day)
risks
1
Kids need to follow rules, which can be challenging (wearing masks, hand washing, not touching other kids)
2
Less control over family exposure to virus
3
Less reliable (schools and daycares might have to close if local infection rates rise)
4
Kids and/or parents may need to take shared transportation (bus, train, etc)
5
Daycare can be expensive
additional resources
View CDC infection rates by area
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