![]() So we work an average of 40 to 60 hours per week. So when it comes to the parents and the amount that they pay for child care, I don't think that they really understand until you break it down into an hourly wage. And I'm just wondering, what do you think about that disconnect between the fact that it's so expensive on the one hand but child care workers make so little on the other? On the other hand, child care is some of the lowest paid work, with a high responsibility. MARTIN: One of the things that I think is a shock to a lot of people when they start having kids is how expensive child care is. I simply love what I do, working with children, while working in the health care profession, it just wasn't for me. And I'm going to tell you, I would be working with my children during the day, and it was just - there was no comparison. I would go to the hospital, do my clinicals at night. You know, I thought that I was going to be a nurse. HAWKINS: Well, I was working my way through college. How did you get into this field to begin with? MARTIN: Now, you - gosh, you've pretty much cared for a generation now if you've been in the business this long. Brenda Hawkins, Miss Brenda, thank you so much for talking with us today.īRENDA HAWKINS: Yes, ma'am. So we wanted to talk with somebody who has been dealing with this, so we called Brenda Hawkins, who's operated a small, home-based day care in Upper Marlboro, Md., for the last 24 years. The pandemic turned a spotlight on a problem that's existed and many feel is getting worse. Child care is some of the lowest paid work in the country, and employment data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that the child care industry has lost more than 100,000 workers since the start of the pandemic. So, yes, parents are struggling, but the people who care for and educate young children are struggling, too. And so parents are left stranded, often with little warning. ![]() And now in the middle of this latest COVID wave, it's gotten even tougher because in many parts of the country, day care centers are shutting down either because kids are sick or teachers and staff are. Millions of parents and caregivers have been facing tough decisions over the past two years. Our teachers expertly create supportive classrooms for all children to safely learn and test new social, academic and physical skills throughout a typical routine that includes morning and afternoon snack time, lunch, naptime, exploration time, small and large group experiences and outdoor play.We're going to turn to a subject you might be dealing with - caring for preschool children. ![]() Children learn how to ask and answer questions, work with others, navigate social situations and understand and communicate their own thoughts and feelings. Teachers support children as they investigate the world around them. In our preschool and pre-k classrooms, we add more school preparation and readiness by focusing on academic skills as well as interpersonal and collaboration skills. Their curiosity and interests drive the classroom structure. Our busy toddlers flex their independence as they learn to walk, talk and safely explore the world around them. Our teachers also incorporate songs, finger play, books and sensory and physical exploration each day. Teachers help children grow into happy, healthy, intelligent little humans who are ready to take on the world around them.įor infants, we follow the care schedule set by your family and utilize personal care moments to connect with and expand your little one’s individual development. In each classroom, we provide hands-on, playful, child-centered learning experiences that vary based on the children’s levels of development.
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