Summer Solutions
By Cheryl Best
If youre like most working parents of school age children, the summer months present a special challenge. You want your children to enjoy their summer, but still be safe and properly cared for. What are your summer childcare options?
Unless you are lucky enough to have a friend or family member to watch your children, there are two main options
for summer care. You can enroll your child in a summer camp program for all or part of the summer or you can hire a temporary Nanny to care for your children at home. Child Care Choices can help families in finding both types of summer childcare.
The term "summer camp" includes any facility or program that entertains, enlightens or enriches a childs summer. Camp programs come in all shapes and sizes. Both day and overnight camp programs are available. There are camps with programs in sports, computer, wilderness, music, academic, religious, art and more. The types of programs seem endless. Even a brief search revels hundred of choices in the Delaware Valley alone. Child Care Choices can help you sort through the options and find the camp program that is right for you. We conduct an on-site review of the facility, program and staff. Tell us what you looking for and receive information on all the camp facilities that meet your criteria.
Many families prefer to have their child cared for at home, but dont require year round nanny care. A Summer Nanny is the perfect solution. Many college students, teachers, and others are available for summer work. Hiring a summer nanny allows your children to play with their friends, go to the local swim club and other activities while staying close to home during the summer months. Child Care Choices offers a Summer Nanny search service for only $200.00. Of course, summer and temporary Nannies are subject to our rigorous screening process before being included in our network.
No matter what type of summer care you choose, start thinking about it now. If you wait until May or June to start your search, you may find your options are severely limited. Most of the good camp programs reach their capacity quickly. Call your local Child Care Choices office for more information. Click here for locations.