If you are an adherent to a faith, you probably want your children to step into your footsteps.  After all, one of the most important goals for a faithful individual is to raise a faithful family.  Summer is a great time to explore faith based summer camps, and almost every church out there will have something to offer. Yet what are your options for the rest of the year?  There are numerous faith-based day care centers available, but is faith-based childcare the right avenue for your kids? 

Unfortunately, illnesses tend to be rampant in places where there is a close grouping of children. Many children pick up illnesses at the childcare facility they attend on a regular basis. While there are many illnesses that a child can contract, the top five most common contagious illnesses include upper respiratory infections (such as the common cold), the stomach flu (or gastroenteritis), pink eye (or conjunctivitis), strep throat and chicken pox.

Preparing to go to daycare for the first time can be both exciting and frightening to a child. Most children experience a certain level of nervousness and attempting to both understand and allay the child’s anxiety is very important as a steppingstone to success for the child in the daycare setting.