Childcare Resources in California
Family daycare (regular child care in a home), rather than babysitting
For the safety, health, and education of preschool children, licensed family child care is recommended over babysitting, for most family needs, when long-term care is essential. Use online resources of the Community Care Licensing Division of the California Department of Social Services for information on California laws regarding childcare licensing.
 
For short-term child care help, babysitting may be preferred, in some cases; but the average hourly rate for family child care is much lower than that of a truly professional babysitter*. Consider home child care for regular-care needs.
Long Beach (Whitcomb Family) Child Care for all ages -- con-
venient to Lakewood & Cerritos
 
Backyard fence requirements in the state of California.
 
Be sure that you select a child care that has a secure six-foot-
high fence in the backyard play area. California law requires it, when children play there.
 
Babysitting or family home child care (Long Beach, Lakewood, and Cerritos, California)
 
"There may be nobody like Grandma to care for a small child. But what about your child's future friendships with other children? . . . "
 
Babysitting or Child Care For Cerritos Families
 
Child Care Associations
 
The child day care you select should be licensed by the state
of California. Ask to see license.
 
 
Unacceptable alternative to child care (It's OK; humor intended)
Childcare and education
Young children, including preschoolers, need a variety of educational experiences . . .
 
Child Care Lakewood California
 
Child care for Cerritos & Lakewood
*A Google search (Nov, 2009) showed
that most babysitters in Cerritos, California, charge $10-$20 per hour for babysitting.
Although some parents may feel more secure in using babysitting in their own home, family home child care may, at times, give your child more safety, in the long run, than many
babysitters. Child safety
is critical when teenaged babysitters are considered.
Good communication with your child
care provider is important. (Pictured
is Gladys Whitcomb of the Whitcomb
Family Daycare in Long Beach, CA)
Sponsored by Whitcomb Family Daycare, 4503 Walnut Avenue, Long Beach, California 90807 ph 562 427-6027 license 191604310
Jan 11, 2011
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Old photos of children in the
Whitcomb Family Daycare