What happens when both parents need to work? Who takes care of the child? In an ideal world, a relative or someone that the family trusts can step in and look after the youngster.
What can you read in this article?
- What to look for in a daycare center
- 7 excellent daycare centers that provide basic infant care
Maybe for some, a nanny or a babysitter is in the picture as well. However, there are instances when families don’t have either. That’s where basic infant care provided by daycare centers comes in.
Daycare centers may not be as popular here in the Philippines, but establishments offering basic infant care can now be found here especially in the metro. More and more moms are now entrusting their children to these centers so they can go to work.
What to look for in a daycare center
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It’s never easy to leave your child in the care of others, but for some families, it’s necessary. To help you with your search for daycare centers that provide basic infant care, we’ve compiled some useful tips from Healthy Children along with some tips of our own. Here are some questions you’ll want to ask before choosing:
- operating hours – Do they coincide with your working hours? Discuss how you’ll make this work with your partner as well. What if you’re late in picking up your child due to unavoidable circumstances? What happens?
- fees and services – What’s included in the fees? Are there any extra costs that you have to shoulder? What are the payment terms?
- qualifications – You’ll feel more at ease knowing that your child is cared for by people who are qualified for the job. Basic safety should, of course, be covered.
- number of employees – What is the ratio between a child and a caregiver? Are small children grouped together?
- testimonials/references – Do they have a list of other parents who are satisfied with their services?
- license – Are they licensed by the government to provide such services?
- communication – Is the center equipped with a CCTV that you can access in case you want to check on your child?
Note: Due to the pandemic, these daycare centers may not be operational as of the moment, but they may offer virtual programs. Please check with them in the contact details provided below.
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7 excellent daycare centers that provide basic infant care
This center accepts children 1 to 5 years old. Using the Reggio Emilia approach, Glebe House encourages the child’s innate curiosity so that they can understand their world.
This means that the learning experiences are flexible and takes the child’s interest at heart, with play as a tool to start the journey. As for its daycare services, you have the option for half-day or full-day.
Features we love
- schedule
- child care of up to 5.5 hours/day (half day) or up to 12 hours (full day)
- available all day, every day, 46 weeks of the year
- staff
- educators with years of teaching experience in international and local early childhood settings
- teacher aides trained as professional caregivers
- trained in Infant and Child first aid with CPR and AED
- other features
- espouses the student-centered Reggio Emilia approach
- class ratio is 2 educators and 1-2 teaching aides for 10-15 children
- full suite of childcare services including nourishment, hygiene, rest, and sleep
- address
- Level 2, L’ermitage Bldg, Toledo St. Corner Leviste St.,
Salcedo Village, Makati City (directly opposite Jaime Velasquez Park and Salcedo Saturday Market)
- contact information
Moms from the south of the metro now have a daycare center they can count on. Located in Alabang, Una Casita uses community-based thematic approaches to foster learning among kids.
As its website states they “build an environment where kids can learn, laugh, and create, all at the same time." Isn’t that just what we want for our kids? On the daycare front, Una Casita accepts kids 2 to 4 years old, with 6am as the earliest drop-off and 6pm as the latest pickup.
Features we love
- schedule
- Monday to Friday: 8am-5pm
- Saturday: 9am to 12nn
- other features
- offers daycare services, child development program, weekend program and tutorial services
- facilities are equipped with child-safe mechanisms to ensure your kid’s safety
- uses community-based thematic approaches
- encourages kids to foster positive relationships with friends from the community and nourish their potential as proactive learners
- address
- Lower Ground, Unit B2, West Gate Tower,
Investment Drive, Madrigal Business Park,
Ayala Alabang, Muntinlupa City
- contact information
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If you live near the area of Mandaluyong or your office is, you can check out Asriel & Isaac’s. This is a duly registered child care service company. Children can stay in the playhouse for 1 to 10 hours. Just remember to bring socks, snacks, and/or a blanket.
Features we love
- schedule
- 7:30am-8pm from Mondays to Fridays
- staff
- trained to conduct first aid
- other features
- accepts children 17 months old to 12 years old
- Has hourly, daily, or weekly rates
- address
- Unit 405 F Residences, No. 217 Malinao St.
Brgy. Highway Hills, Mandaluyong City 1552
- contact information
- (02) 722 3095
0966 992 5654
Treescoolers Child Care Center was founded April of 2019. It has proven to be a safe haven for kids to help them discover themselves holistically.
They do this with through age-appropriate programs and real-life experiences. With the pandemic happening, Treescoolers provided Thematic Homekits to parents and students so the kids can continue learning.
Features we love
- schedule
- staff
- address
- 2nd floor TLC Center, 15 Aguirre Ave., BF Homes Paranaque City, Philippines.
- contact information
Aside from basic infant care, Colors and Shapes offers early learning and socialization for babies and toddlers. They do this through play, art, music and movement, and practical skills.
They have three programs. The first is for regular programs, second is enrichment programs, and playhouse (daycare). Do confirm your slot at least 24 hours before the requested time to ensure that your child has a slot.
Features we love
- other features
- has activities that feature play, art, music and movement, and practical skills
- has three programs: regular programs, enrichment programs, and playhouse (daycare)
- address
- Prince Plaza 1 Condominium (across Greenbelt 5 Mall, Makati) Unit G8, Ground Floor, #106 Legazpi St. Legaspi Village, Makati CIty
- contact information
Champ Camp is a facility established by a team of parents and educators who understand how challenging it is to look for someone who can provide quality childcare and basic infant care.
This establishment encourages learning through play and fosters interaction based on family values. The good thing about it is that aside from having CCTVs, it also has a Champ Monitoring App that you can easily access on your mobile phone anytime you want to know what’s going on with your child.
Features we love
- schedule
- open from 7am to 7pm from Monday to Friday
- staff
- other features
- themed play areas
- has a collection of storybooks for children
- follows a timetable to establish routine
- has indoor and outdoor play facilities
- has naptime
- address
- 4229-B Laredo St. Palanan, Makati City
- contact information
Your kids will have a safe and loving space to stay while you’re busy through Kidsplay. This one is located just outside the University of the Philippines Los Banos. They also use STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering , and Math) activities to engage your kids’ curiosity.
Features we love
- other features
- has STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering , and Math) activities
- has blended learning
- features KidsPlay Packs or play-based activities with craft activities, manipulative toys, worksheets, and 12 home/birtual sessions
- address
- Room 407, 4th floor, Vega Center, Los Banos, Laguna
- contact information
