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Policies & Procedures

Policies That Exclude Sick Children Protect Others

Typically, providers require that children be kept from care for a minimum of 24 hours or until symptoms disappear.

Be Child Care Aware: Know the Law! Fair Labor Standards For Preschools And Child Care Centers
Labor laws sometimes are confusing, and there’s no exception in the case of those for operating child-care centers.

Starting A Child-care Program – Things To Think About
Caring for children can be an exciting and rewarding field, but it’s also a huge responsibility, so an LSU AgCenter child-care associate says there are many factors to consider before starting a child-care business.

Be Child Care Aware: Good Nutrition Important For Young Children

Nutrition plays an important role in a child’s physical and mental growth, as well as his or her future health, stresses LSU AgCenter child-care associate Cheri Gioe.

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Federal Programs Help Make Child Care Affordable

Federal programs such as the Child and Adult Care Food Program and WIC assist families in receiving nutritious meals for their children.

Tax Relief Available for Child, Dependent Care Costs

Child care is very expensive, but there is some tax relief available to help with that burden.

What Do Child-Care Licensing, Accreditation Terms Mean?

Terms like "Class A," "Class B" or "NAEYC-accredited" provide you, the consumer, with information regarding a child-care program’s operating credentials.

Check Written Policies Of Child-Care Providers

It is important to ask about all the policies a child-care center may have in place, and if they are fulfilling all requirements mandated by state law.

Be Child Care Aware: Keeping Sick Children Out Of Child-care Centers Protects Others

Policies that exclude sick children from child-care centers may seem like a hassle to a working parent with a sick child, but those policies are put in place to protect other children, says LSU AgCenter expert Cheri Gioe.