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Childcare and Preschool • Monday-Friday, 5:30am - 6pm • Childcare, Preschool & School Age Programs • Licensed for 6 weeks - 12 years • Food program, Title XX or private pay • 10% discount for CNH, Hornady, Chief, Standard Iron and Principal • Preschool INCLUDED in daily rate • Experienced staff • Voted Best Daycare www.giggles-childcare.com 1409 N. Webb Rd. • Grand Island 308-384-1400 /Giggle s-childcare.com COME JOIN OUR GIGGLES FAMILY! NOW ENROLLING Noah’s Ark Child Care & Preschool Child Care for ages 6 weeks to 13 years Monday-Friday, 6 AM-6 PM Preschool for ages 3, 4 & 5 Monday-Friday, 7:45-12:15 PM Preschool runs August 2019 through July 2020 Call 308-382-1752 for info 511 N. Elm Street Grand Island, NE 68801 A Mission of Trinity United Methodist Church Serving 6 weeks - 12 years Open Monday-Friday: 6:00 am - 6:00 pm 1515 S. Harrison St. • Grand Island 308-382-1466 St. Pauls Christian Childcare PELS awarded sshada@stpaulsgi.org www.stpaulskidsgi.com BEST OF GRAND ISLAND 2018 theindependent.com Parents typically face tough decisions when choosing daycare facilities for their children. While parents often have many competent, qualified facilities to choose from, they must consider a host of variables to ensure they’re making the best decision for themselves and their families. 1. Location For many parents, the decision of which daycare facility to use for their children comes down to location. Some parents want a facility close to their offices, while others want one that’s close to home. If location is a significant concern, parents should also consider the proximity of a given facility to friends or family members who may need to pick kids up in case of emergency. 2. Reputation Oftentimes, the best way to find a daycare facility is to speak with fellow parents. Whether their children are still in daycare or have long since moved on, fellow parents can be a great resource. Ask family, friends or neighbors with children which facilities they used and whether or not they would recommend them. Parents also can ask each facility they visit for the contact information of the par- ents of past and current enrollees. 3. Cost Daycare can be expensive, and while costs vary greatly depending on where families live, parents can expect to pay a sizable amount for their children to be in daycare. According to the National Association of Childcare Resource and Referral Agencies, parents can expect to pay anywhere from $3,582 to $18,773 per year on daycare for their children. When examining daycare programs, parents of very young children need to consider just how much their children will likely get out of a given program. Some expensive programs may be too advanced for infant children, while less costly programs may not offer enough to keep older kids stimulated. Cost should not be mistaken for quality, but parents should do their best to determine if a program will be worth spending more for or if a less expensive program will provide the stimulation their kids need. Choosing a daycare facility is difficult, and parents should afford themselves ample time to find the right facility for their families. 3 factors to consider when looking for daycare facilities It’s About the Whole Child, No Matter How Small Low child to teacher ratio and qualified staff To request information or to enroll your child, please call or stop by the office. 112 S. Cedar • Grand Island • 398-4047 Monday - Friday 5:30 am to 6:00 pm Combined Daycare/Preschool Program Step Up to Quality Center All FaithsWelcome Voted ‘Best Daycare’ 2016 & 2017 Independent FRIDAY, January 25, 2019 BABY BOOK 2018 11