Children & Adolescents Clinic

 Home Parent's Guide

Clinical Reference Systems: Pediatric Advisor 10.0

Before- and After-School Day Care

Characteristics:

  • Generally available for children 6 to 12 years of age.
  • Usually connected with a day care center, school system, or community agency, but may be provided in a home setting.
  • Often offers change of pace from structured school routine.
  • Generally open days and hours public schools are not in session.
  • Arrangements tend to be flexible and based on family's needs.
  • Older child receives necessary supervision and attention.

Written by Donna Warner Manczak, Ph.D., M.P.H.
Copyright 1999 Clinical Reference Systems