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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Having a person trained in child development or education is a bad idea? I don't follow you. What standard is "good enough" for your kids then?

Because I'd hate to see this city have a system like VA where any illiterate redneck trailer trash can have an unlicensed operation with up to half a dozen kids.

If people are better qualified, then it will cost more, yes. I'd call that worthwhile. I'm sure there are other expenses in your household budget that you could re-evaluate and decide if it might be worth eliminating some things to put that money towards better care for your children.

Seems like a no brainer to me. I'd want the most qualified person there was watching my kids. I work from home, and we have a nanny, too, but I can't see how this would upset people. I don't get it. [/quote]

Cost.  Someone doesn't need a college degree to change diapers, give bottles, and put my child down for a nap.  I only have so much money to spend on help for the early years.  And if the cost of care for infants-3 year olds RISES it puts a lot of families in a very hard spot.  It's already incredibly expensive.  I do not have a nanny because I can't afford one.

If we are going to treat infant-3 year old care the same as kindergarten, then it should be provided FOR FREE like public school.[/quote]

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