When it comes to child care, there are several benefits of infant daycare for both children and their families.
First, children greatly benefit from the socialization that daycare provides. Children learn how to play with others, share toys, and even converse with other little ones and their teachers.
Second, children benefit from sticking to a schedule. It becomes a regular routine for mom or dad to drop them off at daycare each day, but the schedule goes beyond that. Daycare providers stick to a schedule so children become accustomed to it. This schedule may include learning time, play time, reading time, and snack time.
Third, infants will have an easier time transitioning to regular daycare, preschool, and grade school when they attend daycare on a regular basis.
Fourth, kids will develop a stronger immune system. Being around other children, toys, books, foods, and other things in a classroom or playroom will help children become accustomed to germs. They’ll have an easier time fighting infection than kids who are secluded.
Finally, kids will benefit from parent involvement. Many parents will take a day off to be a “parent helper” for a day, allowing parents to see how well their children are doing in the daycare setting.