Apples at Home

Benefits of at Home Childcare

Some of the benefits of at home childcare are:

• Children can experience childcare in an home away from home setting
• Children and Educators have opportunities for personal, informal care, within a home environment.
• Smaller group sizes means planning reflects the children more as individuals and the program and routines are designed to build on each child’s needs, interests and developmental stages.
• Childcare needs can be more flexible, therefore supporting families who work later than centre closing times for example, work shift work or rostered hours or school terms.
• Children and Educators have opportunities for local excursions and participation in regular community events like music and gym sessions.
• Children have the benefit of a caring environment without the noise and over stimulation that can occur in a larger Centre based environment.
• Children are exposed to less illnesses and sickness can be managed better in the home environment.

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• Opportunities for larger group learning are offered through formal and informal play groups organised within the Apples at Home Childcare service and within the community.
• Educators know each other and associate during the week, so children have opportunities to meet other children in their community and build relationships with children they may attend school with.
• Educators are able to utalise the resources with the community, such as the library, beaches, parks and bush walks.
• Children have opportunities to participate in real life activities such as when they visit local supermarkets and (for example: helping pick out the fruit and vegetables, house duties, cooking, choosing baking materials and learning about sustainability).
• Playgroup Fun

While these are some of the benefits of at home childcare, there are many more that could be listed. Why not give us a call to talk about the option of enrolling your child.