[Samantha]

1. Give my child the same attention that is given to other children

2. Protect my child

3. Provide a clean and safe environment

Fears: Excluding my child, not protecting my child, not giving my child the best possible education

[Kira]

Things I would want:

1. Keep them safe and healthy

2. Accept and nurture who they are as an individual, and as a valuable member of the group

3. Give them equal care and attention

Things I would not want:

1. Lack of attention or care for my child

2. Judgement toward my child

3. Unequal treatment between my child and others

[chrissy]

The 3 things I would want most from my child’s provider are

1. A safe environment, both physically and mentally.

2. A place where my child is seen, heard and accommodated.

3. Good communication about my child and what is happening in the classroom

The 3 fears I have about leaving my child in someones care are

1. They won’t protect my child as I would

2. My child will be ignored or left to be alone

3. Things won’t be communicated if something happens to my child

[Briana A]

Three Wants: Positive Emotional Attention, Safe Play Activities, and Safety Expectations – WAC code to be followed!!

Three Fears: Neglect and inattention, Boredom and Temper-tantrums due to that frustration, learning that a school environment away from parents is unpleasant with those first immediate associations.

[Emily]

Three things that I want from a childcare provider:

Safety, a clean environment, a place where my child is learning new things and getting their needs met.

Three things that I fear:

The overall safety of my child, getting the right nutrients and rest that they need, and making sure that my child is being taken care of by adults

[Gabrielle Stevens]

I would want care providers to treat my child with the care and support they need, to ensure they were safe, and to communicate with me when there is an issue I need to know about. I would be afraid that I would not be around when my child need’s me, or that the caregiver would not be monitoring their safety or not showing kindness and care for them.

[Lina Israel]

three things I would want from my child care provider would be providing a safe environment, trust, nurture. Three things I would fear is discrimination, carelessness and dishonesty.

[Tess Swigart]

Three things that I would want most would be:

1. Constant support from their providers

2. Constant supervision

3. Lots of activities that stimulate the brain and help with development

Three fears:

1. Unsupervised when at childcare

2. A non nurturing and non-welcoming environment

3. Not enough stimulation and information being taught to my child.

[Anika Walter]

If I were the parent of a young child three important things I would want from my child’s provider are a safe environment, responsive care, and quality learning and development tasks.

[Batool]

If I were the parent of a young child the three things I would want most from my child’s provider would be transparency, communication, and commitment to my child’s success. Three fears that I might have when leaving my child in someone else’s care is that, they will not protect my child the way that I would, not being 100% honest with me, and that they would not have my child’s best interest in mind.If I were the parent of a young child the three things I would want most from my child’s provider would be transparency, communication, and commitment to my child’s success. Three fears that I might have when leaving my child in someone else’s care is that, they will not protect my child the way that I would, not being 100% honest with me, and that they would not have my child’s best interest in mind.

[Bryanna]

If I were the parent of a young child, the three thing I would want most from my child’s provider is a safe learning environment, a friendly and supportive staff, and communication of my child’s progress and well being. Three fear I might have when leaving my child in someone’s care is will my child be safe, I might scared of my child not getting along with other children, or I may be scared that my child will be discriminated against.

[Nui]

I would encourage the child to be more active in learning by doing it through play. I think children are more responsive when they play and remember through active activities.

[Faith Musgrove]

If I was a parent I would want complete honesty, active communication, and for the providers to have my child’s best interest.

I would fear that my child would be discriminated against, neglected, or there would be a lack of communication.

[Haerin]

Things I want from the provider:

1. Love and support for the child

2. Openness and accepting the child for who they are

3. Professionalism in this field of work

Things I fear:

1. The provider putting their comfort over the child’s comfort/development.

2. Not caring properly/protecting the child

3. Not being honest with me about the child

[Lily]

1. As a parent of a young child, the three things I would want most from my child’s provider are:

• Trustworthiness: I would want assurance that my child’s provider is trustworthy, reliable, and committed to the safety and well-being of my child.
• Communication: I would appreciate clear and open communication from the provider, including regular updates on my child’s progress, any concerns or issues that arise, and information about their daily activities and experiences.
• Nurturing Environment: I would want my child’s provider to create a warm, caring, and stimulating environment where my child feels secure, loved, and supported in their growth and development.

2. When leaving my child in someone else’s care, three fears that I might have are:

• Safety: I would fear for my child’s safety and well-being, worrying about accidents, injuries, or any potential harm that could occur in my absence.
• Emotional Well-being: I might fear that my child would feel anxious, upset, or uncomfortable being separated from me and adjusting to a new caregiver and environment.
• Quality of Care: I might have concerns about the quality of care my child would receive, worrying whether their physical, emotional, and developmental needs would be met adequately.