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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We have a daycare that is cheap and no-frills, but provides a very loving, safe, and stable environment, and we could not be more pleased with it.  If you can swing it, I wouldn't compromise on loving (and, of course, safe!), but I don't think curriculum, etc., at that age is that important for the dramatic difference in price.[/quote]

I was skeptical about the notion of a "curriculum" for the very young ones too.  But what I realized is that a "curriculum" can actually just be a very good way to provide age-appropriate structure. It also helps the school administration communicate with and set expectations for the staff in an organized manner.  I think it helps to guide the staff who might not otherwise have the initiative or knowledge about how to plan a day.  Basically gets everyone on the same page about what the day should look like, without having to make it all up or leave it up to chance.  A free-form day might be find for one church lady taking care of 3-4 small babies.  But when the ratios get higher, and the kids get to the toddler phase, the structure created by a curriculum can be very helpful.  [/quote]

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