Each of these thoughts is important to consider when choosing which daycare will offer your child the best possible care. Having a classroom with too many children can mean less interaction and a lot of self-learning. No matter what the center's mission may be, there is a great possibility that an overloaded classroom will prevent the mission from being achieved. Nutritional standards are another issue that can discourage or alter a child's desire to learn and stay active throughout the day. As a result, daycare centers have adopted a very strict nutritional standard that promotes energy and drive for learning. While both are important, there are many different standards that can alter a child's desire to learn and be active. To continue our list let's look at a child's emotional health. Sending a child to a center where he or she is forgotten, scolded, or uncertain can create an emotional roller coaster. Not only will they begin to act strangely or distance themselves, but they may also begin to have the same effects at home (Choosing Childcare, n.d.). A constantly unhappy child will soon have to deal with these problems on a daily basis, affecting his or her life for the future. Another important thought that could change which center to choose is that of price. Making sure the price fits within the parent's budget is a major concern and will determine whether the right center is right for the child. In fact, deciding whether a child care center will meet a child's needs will be determined by the ability to pay for the care provided. Some questions to ask include: Will this facility provide the right care at a good price? Will I pay too much for the services provided? And do the suppliers have the right training for this price? Each of these questions should help parents better choose the right care and price for their needs. So now that
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